Viswanathan Anand vs Ivan Sokolov
GM Viswanathan Anand (2739) · GM Ivan Sokolov (2567)
Viswanathan Anand and Ivan Sokolov have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1988 and the most recent in Jan 2013. Anand leads 7 wins to 2, with 8 draws (53% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Anand | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anand with White | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Sokolov with White | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Anand | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 3 | 8 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Anand | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C73 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Viswanathan Anand | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 75th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jan 2006 | Ivan Sokolov | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Corus |
| Jan 2005 | Ivan Sokolov | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Corus |
| Jan 2004 | Viswanathan Anand | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Corus |
| May 2002 | Viswanathan Anand | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Eurotel Trophy |
| May 2002 | Ivan Sokolov | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Eurotel Trophy |
| Apr 2000 | Viswanathan Anand | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Chess@iceland-B |
| Jul 1999 | Viswanathan Anand | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 27th Dortmund SuperGM |
| Jan 1999 | Ivan Sokolov | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1996 | Viswanathan Anand | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1995 | Viswanathan Anand | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | PCA/Intel-GP |
| Jan 1995 | Ivan Sokolov | Viswanathan Anand | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | PCA/Intel-GP |
| Nov 1994 | Viswanathan Anand | Ivan Sokolov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Open | EU-Cup 10th Final |
| Jan 1992 | Ivan Sokolov | Viswanathan Anand | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Brussels SWIFT rapid |
| Jan 1992 | Viswanathan Anand | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Brussels SWIFT rapid |
| Jan 1989 | Viswanathan Anand | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1988 | Ivan Sokolov | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 31st Reggio Emilia A 8889 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Viswanathan Anand and Ivan Sokolov?
In 17 recorded games, Viswanathan Anand has 7 wins, Ivan Sokolov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Viswanathan Anand and Ivan Sokolov played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jan 1988 to Jan 2013.
What openings do Viswanathan Anand and Ivan Sokolov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.