Wesley So vs Javokhir Sindarov
GM Wesley So (2771) · GM Javokhir Sindarov (2782)
Wesley So and Javokhir Sindarov have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2022 and the most recent in Sep 2026. So leads 4 wins to 2, with 10 draws (38% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | So | Draws | Sindarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| So with White | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| Sindarov with White | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | So | Draws | Sindarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| Classical | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | So | Draws | Sindarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Wesley So | Javokhir Sindarov | 1-0 | Sicilian | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 |
| Aug 2026 | Wesley So | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13th Sinquefield Cup |
| Aug 2026 | Javokhir Sindarov | Wesley So | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Saint Louis Blitz 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Wesley So | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Saint Louis Blitz 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Wesley So | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Saint Louis Rapid 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Wesley So | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | USA vs Uzbekistan - WR Chess Rapid & Blitz Miami 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Javokhir Sindarov | Wesley So | 1-0 | Italian Game | USA vs Uzbekistan - WR Chess Rapid & Blitz Miami 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Wesley So | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | WR Blitz Miami 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Javokhir Sindarov | Wesley So | 1-0 | Italian Game | WR Blitz Miami 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Wesley So | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Naroditsky Mem Blitz RR |
| May 2026 | Javokhir Sindarov | Wesley So | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | GCT Super ROM Classic |
| May 2026 | Javokhir Sindarov | Wesley So | 0-1 | Sicilian | GCT Super Blitz Poland |
| May 2026 | Wesley So | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | GCT Super Blitz Poland |
| May 2026 | Wesley So | Javokhir Sindarov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | GCT Super Rapid Poland |
| Dec 2025 | Wesley So | Javokhir Sindarov | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | World Blitz 2025 |
| Aug 2022 | Wesley So | Javokhir Sindarov | 1-0 | Anti-Grünfeld | Olympiad-44 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Wesley So and Javokhir Sindarov?
In 16 recorded games, Wesley So has 4 wins, Javokhir Sindarov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Wesley So and Javokhir Sindarov played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Aug 2022 to Sep 2026.
What openings do Wesley So and Javokhir Sindarov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games), followed by the Italian Game (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.