Wesley So vs Baadur Jobava
GM Wesley So (2765) · GM Baadur Jobava (2572)
Wesley So and Baadur Jobava have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2014 and the most recent in Dec 2025. So leads 8 wins to 0, with 4 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | So | Draws | Jobava |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| So with White | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Jobava with White | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | So | Draws | Jobava |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Classical | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | So | Draws | Jobava |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E17 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | W So | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | World Blitz 2025 |
| Aug 2023 | Baadur Jobava | Wesley So | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | chT-World Rapid |
| Jun 2022 | Baadur Jobava | Wesley So | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2017 | Baadur Jobava | Wesley So | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | Wesley So | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | English Opening | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | Baadur Jobava | Wesley So | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2017 | Wesley So | Baadur Jobava | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Jul 2017 | Baadur Jobava | Wesley So | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Leuven GCT blitz |
| Jul 2017 | Wesley So | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Leuven GCT blitz |
| Jun 2017 | Wesley So | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Leuven GCT Rapid |
| Jan 2015 | Baadur Jobava | Wesley So | 0-1 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 77th Tata Steel Masters |
| Jul 2014 | Wesley So | Baadur Jobava | 1-0 | English Defense | Bergamo ACP Golden Classic |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Wesley So and Baadur Jobava?
In 12 recorded games, Wesley So has 8 wins, Baadur Jobava has 0 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Wesley So and Baadur Jobava played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jul 2014 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Wesley So and Baadur Jobava play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Closed (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.