Wesley So vs Daniil Dubov
GM Wesley So (2765) · GM Daniil Dubov (2652)
Wesley So and Daniil Dubov have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2020 and the most recent in Feb 2026. So leads 10 wins to 2, with 6 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | So | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| So with White | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Dubov with White | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | So | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | So | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Daniil Dubov | Wesley So | 0-1 | Italian Game | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Wesley So | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | World Blitz 2025 |
| Nov 2024 | W So | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2024 | Daniil Dubov | W So | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2024 | W So | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| May 2024 | Wesley So | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Chess.com Classic Div 2 L |
| May 2024 | Daniil Dubov | Wesley So | 0-1 | Italian Game | Chess.com Classic Div 2 L |
| Sep 2023 | Wesley So | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | Amsterdam Levitov Rapid |
| Sep 2023 | Daniil Dubov | Wesley So | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Amsterdam Levitov Rapid |
| Mar 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Wesley So | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk6 KO |
| Mar 2022 | Wesley So | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chess.com Rapid Wk5 KO |
| Jun 2021 | Daniil Dubov | Wesley So | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Goldmoney Asian Prelim |
| May 2021 | Daniil Dubov | Wesley So | 0-1 | Catalan | FTX Crypto Cup Prelim |
| Mar 2021 | Daniil Dubov | Wesley So | 0-1 | Catalan | Carlsen Inv Prelim |
| Feb 2021 | Wesley So | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Opera Euro Rapid Prelim |
| Dec 2020 | Wesley So | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Airthings Masters Prelim |
| May 2020 | Daniil Dubov | Wesley So | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Lindores Abbey Prelim |
| Jan 2020 | Daniil Dubov | Wesley So | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 82nd Tata Steel Masters |
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What is the head-to-head score between Wesley So and Daniil Dubov?
In 18 recorded games, Wesley So has 10 wins, Daniil Dubov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Wesley So and Daniil Dubov played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Jan 2020 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Wesley So and Daniil Dubov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.