Hikaru Nakamura vs Veselin Topalov
GM Hikaru Nakamura (2792) · GM Veselin Topalov (2695)
34
Nakamura wins
26
draws
13
Topalov wins
73
games
Hikaru Nakamura and Veselin Topalov have played 73 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2010 and the most recent in Nov 2019. Nakamura leads 34 wins to 13, with 26 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (7 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Topalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakamura with White | 40 | 24 | 12 | 4 |
| Topalov with White | 33 | 10 | 14 | 9 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Topalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 |
| Classical | 24 | 6 | 11 | 7 |
| Rapid | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nakamura | Draws | Topalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 73 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Hikaru Nakamura | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Hamburg FIDE GP |
| Nov 2019 | Veselin Topalov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Hamburg FIDE GP |
| Jul 2019 | Veselin Topalov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Riga FIDE GP |
| Jul 2019 | Hikaru Nakamura | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Riga FIDE GP |
| Jul 2019 | Veselin Topalov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Riga FIDE GP |
| Jul 2019 | Hikaru Nakamura | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Riga FIDE GP |
| May 2019 | Hikaru Nakamura | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Abidjan GCT Blitz |
| May 2019 | Veselin Topalov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Abidjan GCT Blitz |
| May 2019 | Hikaru Nakamura | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Abidjan GCT rapid |
| Nov 2017 | Hikaru Nakamura | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | London System | Saint Louis Champions Showdown G05 |
| Nov 2017 | Veselin Topalov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Saint Louis Champions Showdown G05 |
| Nov 2017 | Veselin Topalov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Saint Louis Champions Showdown G05 |
| Nov 2017 | Hikaru Nakamura | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Saint Louis Champions Showdown G05 |
| Nov 2017 | Veselin Topalov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Saint Louis Champions Showdown G05 |
| Nov 2017 | Hikaru Nakamura | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Saint Louis Champions Showdown G05 |
| Nov 2017 | Hikaru Nakamura | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Saint Louis Champions Showdown G05 |
| Nov 2017 | Veselin Topalov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Saint Louis Champions Showdown G05 |
| Nov 2017 | Hikaru Nakamura | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Saint Louis Champions Showdown G05 |
| Nov 2017 | Veselin Topalov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Saint Louis Champions Showdown G05 |
| Nov 2017 | Hikaru Nakamura | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Saint Louis Champions Showdown G05 |
| Nov 2017 | Veselin Topalov | Hikaru Nakamura | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Saint Louis Champions Showdown G10 |
| Nov 2017 | Hikaru Nakamura | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Saint Louis Champions Showdown G10 |
| Nov 2017 | Veselin Topalov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Saint Louis Champions Showdown G10 |
| Nov 2017 | Hikaru Nakamura | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Saint Louis Champions Showdown G10 |
| Nov 2017 | Veselin Topalov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Saint Louis Champions Showdown G10 |
| Nov 2017 | Hikaru Nakamura | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Saint Louis Champions Showdown G10 |
| Nov 2017 | Hikaru Nakamura | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Saint Louis Champions Showdown G10 |
| Nov 2017 | Hikaru Nakamura | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | Saint Louis Champions Showdown G20 |
| Nov 2017 | Veselin Topalov | Hikaru Nakamura | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Saint Louis Champions Showdown G20 |
| Nov 2017 | Hikaru Nakamura | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Saint Louis Champions Showdown G20 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hikaru Nakamura and Veselin Topalov?
In 73 recorded games, Hikaru Nakamura has 34 wins, Veselin Topalov has 13 wins, and they have drawn 26 times.
How many times have Hikaru Nakamura and Veselin Topalov played each other?
Our database records 73 games between them, from Sep 2010 to Nov 2019.
What openings do Hikaru Nakamura and Veselin Topalov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (7 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.