Veselin Topalov vs Ivan Sokolov
GM Veselin Topalov (2695) · GM Ivan Sokolov (2567)
Veselin Topalov and Ivan Sokolov have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1991 and the most recent in Aug 2007. Topalov leads 4 wins to 4, with 10 draws (44% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Topalov | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topalov with White | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| Sokolov with White | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Topalov | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 4 | 9 | 3 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Topalov | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Ivan Sokolov | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 22nd Villarrobledo Open |
| Oct 2006 | Ivan Sokolov | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | 10th Hoogeveen Essent Crown |
| Oct 2006 | Veselin Topalov | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 10th Hoogeveen Essent Crown |
| Jan 2006 | Veselin Topalov | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Corus |
| Jan 2005 | Ivan Sokolov | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Corus |
| Jan 2004 | Veselin Topalov | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Corus |
| May 2001 | Ivan Sokolov | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 31st Sarajevo Bosnia |
| May 2000 | Veselin Topalov | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 30th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| Jul 1999 | Veselin Topalov | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | 27th Dortmund SuperGM |
| May 1999 | Veselin Topalov | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 29th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| Jan 1999 | Veselin Topalov | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1999 | Ivan Sokolov | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Hoogovens 5' |
| Jan 1997 | Veselin Topalov | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 5th Lost Boys |
| Jan 1996 | Ivan Sokolov | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Hoogovens |
| Mar 1995 | Veselin Topalov | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13th Linares |
| Jan 1992 | Ivan Sokolov | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Elenite |
| Jan 1992 | Veselin Topalov | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Oviedo Rapid 45 |
| Jan 1991 | Veselin Topalov | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13th Politiken Cup |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Veselin Topalov and Ivan Sokolov?
In 18 recorded games, Veselin Topalov has 4 wins, Ivan Sokolov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Veselin Topalov and Ivan Sokolov played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Jan 1991 to Aug 2007.
What openings do Veselin Topalov and Ivan Sokolov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.