Robin Swinkels vs Ivan Sokolov
Robin Swinkels (37, GM, NED) and Ivan Sokolov (58, GM, NED) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Sokolov leads the classical series 3–2 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2481 and 2567, the Elo model gives Sokolov a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2481 vs 2567 (Δ -86)
With Robin Swinkels as white
30% Robin26% draw44% Ivan
With Ivan Sokolov as white
22% Robin22% draw56% Ivan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Robin Swinkels | Ivan Sokolov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2481-1 | 2567 |
| Peak rating | 2536 · Oct 2013 | 2706 · Jan 2004 |
| Peak age | 24 | 36 |
| World rank now | #733 | #246 |
| World rank peak | #495 | #16 |
| Federation rank now | #22 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 884 | 965 |
| Months active | 210 | 218 |
| % white wins | 47% | 52% |
| % black wins | 35% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2477 | 2446 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 16 | 39 |
Best Win
Robin Swinkels
Ivan Sokolov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Robin Swinkels
Ivan Sokolov