Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu vs Veselin Topalov
GM Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu (2582) · GM Veselin Topalov (2695)
Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu and Veselin Topalov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2006 and the most recent in Nov 2012. Nisipeanu leads 1 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nisipeanu | Draws | Topalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nisipeanu with White | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Topalov with White | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nisipeanu | Draws | Topalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nisipeanu | Draws | Topalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B65 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Veselin Topalov | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Bucharest Kings 6th |
| Nov 2012 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Bucharest Kings 6th |
| Nov 2008 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Olympiad-38 |
| Nov 2007 | Veselin Topalov | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Chess Champions League |
| Nov 2007 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chess Champions League |
| May 2007 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3rd Sofia MTel Masters |
| May 2007 | Veselin Topalov | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3rd Sofia MTel Masters |
| Apr 2006 | Veselin Topalov | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 1-0 | Sicilian | Bucharest Match |
| Apr 2006 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Bucharest Match |
| Apr 2006 | Veselin Topalov | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Bucharest Match |
| Apr 2006 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Bucharest Match |
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What is the head-to-head score between Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu and Veselin Topalov?
In 11 recorded games, Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu has 1 wins, Veselin Topalov has 6 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu and Veselin Topalov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Apr 2006 to Nov 2012.
What openings do Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu and Veselin Topalov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Alapin (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.