Sergei Movsesian vs Ivan Sokolov
GM Sergei Movsesian (2594) · GM Ivan Sokolov (2567)
Sergei Movsesian and Ivan Sokolov have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in May 1997 and the most recent in Oct 2023. Movsesian leads 4 wins to 2, with 10 draws (38% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 35 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Movsesian with White | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Sokolov with White | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 4 | 10 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D34 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E11 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Sergei Movsesian | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Scotch Game | 31st chT-CRO 1B |
| Sep 2017 | Sergei Movsesian | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Douglas IoM Open |
| May 2009 | Sergei Movsesian | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 39th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| May 2009 | Ivan Sokolov | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 39th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| May 2008 | Ivan Sokolov | Sergei Movsesian | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 38th Sarajevo Bosnia-A |
| May 2008 | Sergei Movsesian | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 38th Sarajevo Bosnia-A |
| May 2007 | Sergei Movsesian | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | 37th Sarajevo Bosnia-A |
| May 2007 | Ivan Sokolov | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 37th Sarajevo Bosnia-A |
| May 2005 | Ivan Sokolov | Sergei Movsesian | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | 35th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| May 2004 | Sergei Movsesian | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Sarajevo Bosnia 34th |
| May 2003 | Ivan Sokolov | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 33rd Sarajevo Bosnia |
| May 2002 | Sergei Movsesian | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Sarajevo Bosnia 32nd |
| May 2001 | Ivan Sokolov | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 31st Sarajevo Bosnia |
| May 2000 | Sergei Movsesian | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 30th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| Dec 1999 | Sergei Movsesian | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 12th chT-EU |
| May 1997 | Sergei Movsesian | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11th chT-EU |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sergei Movsesian and Ivan Sokolov?
In 16 recorded games, Sergei Movsesian has 4 wins, Ivan Sokolov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Sergei Movsesian and Ivan Sokolov played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from May 1997 to Oct 2023.
What openings do Sergei Movsesian and Ivan Sokolov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (4 games), followed by the Scotch Game (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.