Jan Smeets vs Ivan Sokolov
Jan Smeets (41, GM, NED) and Ivan Sokolov (58, GM, NED) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Sokolov leads the classical series 3–2 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2564 and 2567, the Elo model gives Sokolov a 32% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2564 vs 2567 (Δ -3)
With Jan Smeets as white
41% Jan28% draw32% Ivan
With Ivan Sokolov as white
31% Jan27% draw42% Ivan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Jan Smeets | Ivan Sokolov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2564 | 2567 |
| Peak rating | 2669 · Jul 2010 | 2706 · Jan 2004 |
| Peak age | 25 | 36 |
| World rank now | #254 | #246 |
| World rank peak | #66 | #16 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 678 | 965 |
| Months active | 217 | 218 |
| % white wins | 53% | 52% |
| % black wins | 45% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2538 | 2446 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 89 | 39 |
Best Win
Jan Smeets
Ivan Sokolov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Jan Smeets
Ivan Sokolov