Gata Kamsky vs Veselin Topalov
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Veselin Topalov (2695)
Gata Kamsky and Veselin Topalov have played 28 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1994 and the most recent in Oct 2022. Kamsky leads 4 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 16 draws (43% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Topalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 15 | 2 | 9 | 4 |
| Topalov with White | 13 | 2 | 7 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Topalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 27 | 3 | 16 | 8 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Topalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A34 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 5th Salamanca Masters |
| Nov 2021 | Veselin Topalov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Cap d'Agde Karpov Trophy |
| Oct 2021 | Gata Kamsky | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Cap d'Agde Karpov Trophy |
| Jul 2013 | Gata Kamsky | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Beijing FIDE GP |
| May 2013 | Veselin Topalov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Thessaloniki FIDE GP |
| Apr 2013 | Gata Kamsky | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Zug FIDE GP |
| Jan 2012 | Gata Kamsky | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 74th Tata Steel Masters |
| May 2011 | Veselin Topalov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Candidates Tournament |
| May 2011 | Gata Kamsky | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Candidates Tournament |
| May 2011 | Veselin Topalov | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | English Opening | Candidates Tournament |
| May 2011 | Gata Kamsky | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Candidates Tournament |
| Mar 2009 | Gata Kamsky | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Sicilian | 18th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2009 | Veselin Topalov | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Sicilian | 18th Amber Rapid |
| Feb 2009 | Veselin Topalov | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | World Chess Challenge |
| Feb 2009 | Gata Kamsky | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | World Chess Challenge |
| Feb 2009 | Veselin Topalov | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | World Chess Challenge |
| Feb 2009 | Gata Kamsky | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | World Chess Challenge |
| Feb 2009 | Veselin Topalov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | World Chess Challenge |
| Feb 2009 | Gata Kamsky | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | World Chess Challenge |
| Feb 2009 | Veselin Topalov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | World Chess Challenge |
| May 2007 | Gata Kamsky | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 3rd Sofia MTel Masters |
| May 2007 | Veselin Topalov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3rd Sofia MTel Masters |
| May 2006 | Gata Kamsky | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2nd Sofia MTel Masters |
| May 2006 | Veselin Topalov | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 2nd Sofia MTel Masters |
| Jan 2006 | Veselin Topalov | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | Corus |
| May 1996 | Gata Kamsky | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Catalan | Dos Hermanas |
| Jan 1994 | Veselin Topalov | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Las Palmas |
| Jan 1994 | Gata Kamsky | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Linares 12th |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Veselin Topalov?
In 28 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 4 wins, Veselin Topalov has 8 wins, and they have drawn 16 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Veselin Topalov played each other?
Our database records 28 games between them, from Jan 1994 to Oct 2022.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Veselin Topalov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.