Sergei Tiviakov vs Ivan Sokolov
GM Sergei Tiviakov (2530) · GM Ivan Sokolov (2567)
Sergei Tiviakov and Ivan Sokolov have played 23 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1994 and the most recent in Jul 2024. Tiviakov leads 8 wins to 5, with 10 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Tiviakov | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiviakov with White | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Sokolov with White | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Tiviakov | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 21 | 6 | 10 | 5 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Tiviakov | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Sergei Tiviakov | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-NED KO |
| Jul 2024 | Ivan Sokolov | Sergei Tiviakov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | ch-NED KO |
| Jul 2024 | Sergei Tiviakov | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-NED KO |
| Jul 2024 | Ivan Sokolov | Sergei Tiviakov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | ch-NED KO |
| Jul 2019 | Sergei Tiviakov | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-NED |
| Jul 2018 | Sergei Tiviakov | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-NED |
| Sep 2016 | Sergei Tiviakov | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | chT-NED 1617 |
| Jun 2007 | Sergei Tiviakov | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-NED62 |
| Jun 2006 | Ivan Sokolov | Sergei Tiviakov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-NED 61 |
| Jan 2006 | Sergei Tiviakov | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Corus |
| Oct 2005 | Ivan Sokolov | Sergei Tiviakov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-NED 0506 |
| Jul 2005 | Ivan Sokolov | Sergei Tiviakov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6th ch-EU |
| Jul 2004 | Sergei Tiviakov | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | ch-NED 59 |
| Jun 2002 | Ivan Sokolov | Sergei Tiviakov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-NED 57 |
| Jan 1996 | Sergei Tiviakov | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Hoogovens |
| Mar 1995 | Sergei Tiviakov | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13th Linares |
| Jan 1995 | Sergei Tiviakov | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1995 | Ivan Sokolov | Sergei Tiviakov | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1995 | Sergei Tiviakov | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Groningen |
| Jan 1995 | Sergei Tiviakov | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Hoogovens Open |
| Jan 1994 | Ivan Sokolov | Sergei Tiviakov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1994 | Sergei Tiviakov | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Groningen |
| Jan 1994 | Sergei Tiviakov | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Madrid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sergei Tiviakov and Ivan Sokolov?
In 23 recorded games, Sergei Tiviakov has 8 wins, Ivan Sokolov has 5 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Sergei Tiviakov and Ivan Sokolov played each other?
Our database records 23 games between them, from Jan 1994 to Jul 2024.
What openings do Sergei Tiviakov and Ivan Sokolov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.