The name of Sokolsky is known now mostly for his opening research and development of the chess opening 1.b4 which became known as the Sokolsky Opening.
Sokolski tunnetaan nykyisin hänen avausteorian tutkimuksensa vuoksi ja shakkiavauksen 1.b4 kehittämisestä, joka tunnetaan nimellä Sokolskin avaus.