Vladimir Akopian vs Ivan Sokolov
Vladimir Akopian (55, GM, USA) and Ivan Sokolov (58, GM, NED) have met 7 times in classical OTB. Akopian leads the classical series 3–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2551 and 2567, the Elo model gives Sokolov a 33% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2551 vs 2567 (Δ -16)
With Vladimir Akopian as white
38% Vladimir29% draw33% Ivan
With Ivan Sokolov as white
30% Vladimir26% draw44% Ivan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Akopian | Ivan Sokolov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2551 | 2567 |
| Peak rating | 2713 · Jul 2006 | 2706 · Jan 2004 |
| Peak age | 35 | 36 |
| World rank now | #304 | #246 |
| World rank peak | #11 | #16 |
| Federation rank now | #25 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 716 | 965 |
| Months active | 216 | 218 |
| % white wins | 51% | 52% |
| % black wins | 35% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2404 | 2446 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 110 | 39 |
Best Win
Vladimir Akopian
Ivan Sokolov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladimir Akopian
Ivan Sokolov