Michael Adams vs Veselin Topalov
GM Michael Adams (2622) · GM Veselin Topalov (2695)
Michael Adams and Veselin Topalov have played 45 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1993 and the most recent in Apr 2017. Adams leads 13 wins to 9, with 23 draws (49% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Adams | Draws | Topalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams with White | 21 | 8 | 10 | 3 |
| Topalov with White | 24 | 5 | 13 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Adams | Draws | Topalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 44 | 13 | 22 | 9 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Adams | Draws | Topalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 45 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Veselin Topalov | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4th Gashimov Memorial |
| Dec 2016 | Michael Adams | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 8th London Classic |
| Dec 2015 | Veselin Topalov | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 7th London Classic |
| Oct 2012 | Veselin Topalov | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 1st London FIDE GP |
| Oct 2009 | Veselin Topalov | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17th chT-EU |
| Jan 2008 | Veselin Topalov | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Corus |
| May 2007 | Michael Adams | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | 3rd Sofia MTel Masters |
| May 2007 | Veselin Topalov | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3rd Sofia MTel Masters |
| Jan 2006 | Michael Adams | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Corus |
| Oct 2005 | Michael Adams | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE Women's Championship |
| Oct 2005 | Veselin Topalov | Michael Adams | 1-0 | English Opening | FIDE Women's Championship |
| Jul 2005 | Michael Adams | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | 33rd Dortmund SuperGM |
| May 2005 | Michael Adams | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1st Sofia MTel Masters |
| May 2005 | Veselin Topalov | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1st Sofia MTel Masters |
| Mar 2005 | Michael Adams | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22nd Linares |
| Feb 2005 | Veselin Topalov | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 22nd Linares |
| Jan 2005 | Michael Adams | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Corus |
| Jan 2004 | Veselin Topalov | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Corus |
| Oct 2003 | Veselin Topalov | Michael Adams | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Cap d'Agde A |
| Jul 2001 | Veselin Topalov | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Dortmund SuperGM |
| Jul 2001 | Michael Adams | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Dortmund SuperGM |
| Jan 2001 | Michael Adams | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Corus |
| Dec 2000 | Veselin Topalov | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Dec 2000 | Michael Adams | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Jun 2000 | Michael Adams | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Fujitsu Siemens Masters |
| Jun 2000 | Veselin Topalov | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Fujitsu Siemens Masters |
| May 2000 | Veselin Topalov | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 30th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| Jul 1999 | Veselin Topalov | Michael Adams | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | 27th Dortmund SuperGM |
| Jul 1999 | Michael Adams | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Frankfurt-West Masters |
| Jun 1999 | Veselin Topalov | Michael Adams | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Frankfurt-West Masters |
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What is the head-to-head score between Michael Adams and Veselin Topalov?
In 45 recorded games, Michael Adams has 13 wins, Veselin Topalov has 9 wins, and they have drawn 23 times.
How many times have Michael Adams and Veselin Topalov played each other?
Our database records 45 games between them, from Jan 1993 to Apr 2017.
What openings do Michael Adams and Veselin Topalov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.