Vasilios Kotronias vs Ivan Sokolov
GM Vasilios Kotronias (2374) · GM Ivan Sokolov (2567)
Vasilios Kotronias and Ivan Sokolov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1989 and the most recent in Mar 2009. Kotronias leads 2 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kotronias | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kotronias with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sokolov with White | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kotronias | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kotronias | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Ivan Sokolov | Vasilios Kotronias | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | 10th ch-EU |
| Feb 2009 | Vasilios Kotronias | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7th Gibraltar Masters |
| Feb 2006 | Vasilios Kotronias | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | chT-FRA Top 16 GpB |
| Jan 1992 | Vasilios Kotronias | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Elenite |
| Jan 1992 | Ivan Sokolov | Vasilios Kotronias | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Chalkidiki |
| Jan 1991 | Ivan Sokolov | Vasilios Kotronias | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Bled/Rogaska Slatina |
| Nov 1990 | Ivan Sokolov | Vasilios Kotronias | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Olympiad-29 |
| Jan 1990 | Vasilios Kotronias | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez | Balkaniad |
| Jan 1990 | Ivan Sokolov | Vasilios Kotronias | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Balkaniad |
| Jan 1989 | Vasilios Kotronias | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Dortmund-A |
| Jan 1989 | Vasilios Kotronias | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9th EU-chT |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Vasilios Kotronias and Ivan Sokolov?
In 11 recorded games, Vasilios Kotronias has 2 wins, Ivan Sokolov has 7 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Vasilios Kotronias and Ivan Sokolov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1989 to Mar 2009.
What openings do Vasilios Kotronias and Ivan Sokolov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.