Vasyl Ivanchuk vs Ivan Sokolov
GM Vasyl Ivanchuk (2628) · GM Ivan Sokolov (2567)
Vasyl Ivanchuk and Ivan Sokolov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1987 and the most recent in Nov 2023. Ivanchuk leads 6 wins to 1, with 7 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 33 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ivanchuk | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivanchuk with White | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Sokolov with White | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ivanchuk | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ivanchuk | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D71 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Ivan Sokolov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Zagreb Peace |
| Sep 2010 | Ivan Sokolov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Olympiad-39 |
| Jun 2006 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Olympiad-37 |
| Jan 2006 | Ivan Sokolov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Corus |
| Oct 2005 | Ivan Sokolov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Stepanakert A |
| Jan 1999 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | English Opening | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1999 | Ivan Sokolov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Hoogovens 5' |
| Aug 1996 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Donner Memorial |
| Jan 1996 | Ivan Sokolov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Hoogovens |
| Mar 1995 | Ivan Sokolov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | 13th Linares |
| Jan 1989 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Biel |
| Jan 1989 | Ivan Sokolov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | Biel |
| Jan 1988 | Vassily Ivanchuk | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | English Opening | 31st Reggio Emilia A 8889 |
| Jan 1987 | Ivan Sokolov | Vassily Ivanchuk | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-EU U21 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vasyl Ivanchuk and Ivan Sokolov?
In 14 recorded games, Vasyl Ivanchuk has 6 wins, Ivan Sokolov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Vasyl Ivanchuk and Ivan Sokolov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 1987 to Nov 2023.
What openings do Vasyl Ivanchuk and Ivan Sokolov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games), followed by the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.