Francisco Vallejo Pons vs Veselin Topalov
GM Francisco Vallejo Pons (2644) · GM Veselin Topalov (2695)
8
Pons wins
13
draws
9
Topalov wins
30
games
Francisco Vallejo Pons and Veselin Topalov have played 30 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2000 and the most recent in Aug 2014. Pons leads 8 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 13 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Pons | Draws | Topalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pons with White | 15 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
| Topalov with White | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Pons | Draws | Topalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 23 | 7 | 9 | 7 |
| Rapid | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Pons | Draws | Topalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D39 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A40 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B54 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Veselin Topalov | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | Olympiad-41 |
| Jun 2012 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25th Leon Masters |
| Jun 2012 | Veselin Topalov | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 25th Leon Masters |
| Jun 2012 | Veselin Topalov | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | 25th Leon Masters |
| Jun 2012 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25th Leon Masters |
| Jun 2012 | Veselin Topalov | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | 25th Leon Masters |
| Jun 2012 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | 25th Leon Masters |
| Feb 2010 | Veselin Topalov | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 27th Linares |
| Feb 2010 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 27th Linares |
| Apr 2008 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | Dos Hermanas |
| Apr 2008 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Dos Hermanas |
| Apr 2008 | Veselin Topalov | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez | Dos Hermanas |
| Jun 2006 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Sicilian | 19th Leon |
| Jun 2006 | Veselin Topalov | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 19th Leon |
| Jun 2006 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19th Leon |
| Jun 2006 | Veselin Topalov | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 19th Leon |
| Mar 2006 | Veselin Topalov | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 15th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2006 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 15th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2006 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 23rd Morelia/Linares |
| Feb 2006 | Veselin Topalov | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 23rd Morelia/Linares |
| Mar 2005 | Veselin Topalov | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 14th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2005 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 14th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2005 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 22nd Linares |
| Feb 2005 | Veselin Topalov | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22nd Linares |
| Mar 2004 | Veselin Topalov | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2004 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | 13th Amber Rapid |
| Feb 2004 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 21st Linares |
| Feb 2004 | Veselin Topalov | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | 21st Linares |
| Nov 2003 | Veselin Topalov | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Benidorm Bali |
| Aug 2000 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-ESP |
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What is the head-to-head score between Francisco Vallejo Pons and Veselin Topalov?
In 30 recorded games, Francisco Vallejo Pons has 8 wins, Veselin Topalov has 9 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Francisco Vallejo Pons and Veselin Topalov played each other?
Our database records 30 games between them, from Aug 2000 to Aug 2014.
What openings do Francisco Vallejo Pons and Veselin Topalov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.