Vladimir Akopian vs Ivan Sokolov
GM Vladimir Akopian (2551) · GM Ivan Sokolov (2567)
Vladimir Akopian and Ivan Sokolov have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1987 and the most recent in Apr 2016. Akopian leads 4 wins to 3, with 11 draws (39% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 35 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Akopian | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akopian with White | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Sokolov with White | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Akopian | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 18 | 4 | 11 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Akopian | Draws | Sokolov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Ivan Sokolov | Vladimir Akopian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 18th Dubai Open |
| Sep 2012 | Ivan Sokolov | Vladimir Akopian | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Olympiad-40 |
| Nov 2011 | Vladimir Akopian | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 18th chT-EU |
| Aug 2010 | Ivan Sokolov | Vladimir Akopian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-SRB 1st League |
| Mar 2010 | Vladimir Akopian | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 11th ch-EU |
| Oct 2007 | Vladimir Akopian | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 23rd EU-Cup |
| Jan 2007 | Vladimir Akopian | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Gibraltar Masters |
| Jul 2005 | Ivan Sokolov | Vladimir Akopian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 2nd Amsterdam ACT Open |
| Jan 2004 | Vladimir Akopian | Ivan Sokolov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Corus |
| Sep 1996 | Vladimir Akopian | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Olympiad-32 |
| Jan 1996 | Vladimir Akopian | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Koop Tjuchem |
| Mar 1995 | Ivan Sokolov | Vladimir Akopian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 13th Linares |
| Jan 1995 | Vladimir Akopian | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Leon |
| May 1992 | Ivan Sokolov | Vladimir Akopian | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Barcelona |
| Jan 1992 | Vladimir Akopian | Ivan Sokolov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Chalkidiki |
| Jan 1991 | Ivan Sokolov | Vladimir Akopian | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Niksic |
| Jan 1991 | Ivan Sokolov | Vladimir Akopian | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Groningen |
| Jan 1987 | Ivan Sokolov | Vladimir Akopian | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Wch U20 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Akopian and Ivan Sokolov?
In 18 recorded games, Vladimir Akopian has 4 wins, Ivan Sokolov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Vladimir Akopian and Ivan Sokolov played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Jan 1987 to Apr 2016.
What openings do Vladimir Akopian and Ivan Sokolov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.