Kiril Georgiev vs Veselin Topalov
GM Kiril Georgiev (2525) · GM Veselin Topalov (2695)
Kiril Georgiev and Veselin Topalov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1989 and the most recent in Oct 2013. Georgiev leads 2 wins to 2, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Georgiev | Draws | Topalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgiev with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Topalov with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Georgiev | Draws | Topalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Georgiev | Draws | Topalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B57 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Veselin Topalov | Kiril Georgiev | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 29th EU-Cup |
| May 2001 | Veselin Topalov | Kiril Georgiev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 31st Sarajevo Bosnia |
| Dec 2000 | Veselin Topalov | Kiril Georgiev | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Dec 2000 | Kiril Georgiev | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| May 2000 | Kiril Georgiev | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 30th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| Jan 1995 | Kiril Georgiev | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Elenite |
| Jan 1994 | Veselin Topalov | Kiril Georgiev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | Elenite |
| Jan 1993 | Kiril Georgiev | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Las Palmas |
| Jan 1992 | Kiril Georgiev | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Elenite |
| Jan 1989 | Veselin Topalov | Kiril Georgiev | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-BUL 43 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Kiril Georgiev and Veselin Topalov?
In 10 recorded games, Kiril Georgiev has 2 wins, Veselin Topalov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Kiril Georgiev and Veselin Topalov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1989 to Oct 2013.
What openings do Kiril Georgiev and Veselin Topalov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.