Loek Van Wely vs Veselin Topalov
GM Loek Van Wely (2640) · GM Veselin Topalov (2695)
Loek Van Wely and Veselin Topalov have played 40 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1996 and the most recent in Jan 2012. Wely leads 6 wins to 20 - trailing overall, with 14 draws (65% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Benoni Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Wely | Draws | Topalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wely with White | 20 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| Topalov with White | 20 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Wely | Draws | Topalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 27 | 4 | 8 | 15 |
| Rapid | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Wely | Draws | Topalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D39 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A40 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 40 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Veselin Topalov | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 74th Tata Steel Masters |
| Mar 2008 | Veselin Topalov | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 17th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2008 | Loek Van Wely | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17th Amber Blindfold |
| Jan 2008 | Loek Van Wely | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Corus |
| Jan 2007 | Veselin Topalov | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Corus |
| Mar 2006 | Loek Van Wely | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 15th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2006 | Veselin Topalov | Loek Van Wely | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 15th Amber Rapid |
| Jan 2006 | Loek Van Wely | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Corus |
| Jul 2005 | Loek Van Wely | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | 33rd Dortmund SuperGM |
| Mar 2005 | Loek Van Wely | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 14th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2005 | Veselin Topalov | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14th Amber Blindfold |
| Jan 2005 | Veselin Topalov | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Corus |
| Mar 2004 | Veselin Topalov | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 13th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2004 | Loek Van Wely | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | 13th Amber Blindfold |
| Jan 2004 | Loek Van Wely | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Corus |
| Mar 2003 | Loek Van Wely | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2003 | Veselin Topalov | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12th Amber Blindfold |
| Jan 2003 | Veselin Topalov | Loek Van Wely | 0-1 | Sicilian | Corus |
| Mar 2002 | Veselin Topalov | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2002 | Loek Van Wely | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 11th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2001 | Veselin Topalov | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | French Defense | 10th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2001 | Loek Van Wely | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 10th Amber Rapid |
| Jan 2001 | Veselin Topalov | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Corus |
| Jun 2000 | Veselin Topalov | Loek Van Wely | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Fujitsu Siemens Masters |
| Jun 2000 | Loek Van Wely | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Fujitsu Siemens Masters |
| Mar 2000 | Loek Van Wely | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 09th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2000 | Veselin Topalov | Loek Van Wely | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 09th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 1999 | Veselin Topalov | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 08th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 1999 | Loek Van Wely | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | 08th Amber Blindfold |
| Jan 1999 | Veselin Topalov | Loek Van Wely | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Hoogovens |
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What is the head-to-head score between Loek Van Wely and Veselin Topalov?
In 40 recorded games, Loek Van Wely has 6 wins, Veselin Topalov has 20 wins, and they have drawn 14 times.
How many times have Loek Van Wely and Veselin Topalov played each other?
Our database records 40 games between them, from Jan 1996 to Jan 2012.
What openings do Loek Van Wely and Veselin Topalov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Benoni Defense (3 games), followed by the Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.