Etienne Bacrot vs Veselin Topalov
GM Etienne Bacrot (2619) · GM Veselin Topalov (2695)
Etienne Bacrot and Veselin Topalov have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2000 and the most recent in Jun 2017. Bacrot leads 1 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 10 draws (44% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Topalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacrot with White | 10 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
| Topalov with White | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Topalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 1 | 8 | 6 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Topalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Veselin Topalov | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Paris GCT Blitz |
| Jun 2017 | Etienne Bacrot | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Paris GCT Blitz |
| Jun 2017 | Etienne Bacrot | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Paris GCT Rapid |
| May 2013 | Veselin Topalov | Etienne Bacrot | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Thessaloniki FIDE GP |
| Nov 2011 | Etienne Bacrot | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 18th chT-EU |
| Oct 2010 | Veselin Topalov | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3rd Nanjing Pearl Spring |
| Oct 2010 | Etienne Bacrot | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3rd Nanjing Pearl Spring |
| May 2006 | Veselin Topalov | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 2nd Sofia MTel Masters |
| May 2006 | Etienne Bacrot | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2nd Sofia MTel Masters |
| Mar 2006 | Etienne Bacrot | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 23rd Morelia/Linares |
| Feb 2006 | Veselin Topalov | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 23rd Morelia/Linares |
| Jan 2006 | Veselin Topalov | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Corus |
| Jul 2005 | Etienne Bacrot | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | 33rd Dortmund SuperGM |
| Oct 2003 | Veselin Topalov | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | Cap d'Agde A |
| Apr 2002 | Veselin Topalov | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FIDE GP+ |
| Apr 2002 | Etienne Bacrot | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | FIDE GP+ |
| Feb 2002 | Etienne Bacrot | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Cannes NAO Masters |
| May 2000 | Etienne Bacrot | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Rat Defense | 30th Sarajevo Bosnia |
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What is the head-to-head score between Etienne Bacrot and Veselin Topalov?
In 18 recorded games, Etienne Bacrot has 1 wins, Veselin Topalov has 7 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Etienne Bacrot and Veselin Topalov played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from May 2000 to Jun 2017.
What openings do Etienne Bacrot and Veselin Topalov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.