Miguel Illescas Cordoba vs Veselin Topalov
GM Miguel Illescas Cordoba (2587) · GM Veselin Topalov (2695)
Miguel Illescas Cordoba and Veselin Topalov have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1993 and the most recent in Nov 1999. Cordoba leads 1 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 12 draws (43% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Cordoba | Draws | Topalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordoba with White | 12 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| Topalov with White | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Cordoba | Draws | Topalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 21 | 1 | 12 | 8 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Cordoba | Draws | Topalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A87 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1999 | Veselin Topalov | Miguel Illescas Cordoba | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | chT-ESP Div 1 |
| Apr 1999 | Miguel Illescas Cordoba | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 10th Dos Hermanas |
| May 1997 | Veselin Topalov | Miguel Illescas Cordoba | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 6th Madrid Magistral |
| Apr 1997 | Veselin Topalov | Miguel Illescas Cordoba | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Dos Hermanas |
| Jun 1996 | Veselin Topalov | Miguel Illescas Cordoba | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Dos Hermanas |
| May 1996 | Miguel Illescas Cordoba | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | English Opening | Madrid |
| Jan 1996 | Miguel Illescas Cordoba | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Leon |
| Jan 1996 | Veselin Topalov | Miguel Illescas Cordoba | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Leon |
| Mar 1995 | Veselin Topalov | Miguel Illescas Cordoba | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 13th Linares |
| Dec 1994 | Miguel Illescas Cordoba | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Olympiad-31 |
| Jan 1994 | Veselin Topalov | Miguel Illescas Cordoba | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Alcobendas Match |
| Jan 1994 | Miguel Illescas Cordoba | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Dos Hermanas |
| Jan 1994 | Miguel Illescas Cordoba | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Alcobendas Match |
| Jan 1994 | Miguel Illescas Cordoba | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Alcobendas Match |
| Jan 1994 | Miguel Illescas Cordoba | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Linares 12th |
| Jan 1994 | Miguel Illescas Cordoba | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Las Palmas |
| Jan 1994 | Veselin Topalov | Miguel Illescas Cordoba | 1-0 | Sicilian | Alcobendas Match |
| Jan 1994 | Miguel Illescas Cordoba | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Alcobendas Match |
| Jan 1994 | Veselin Topalov | Miguel Illescas Cordoba | 1-0 | Sicilian | Alcobendas Match |
| Jan 1993 | Miguel Illescas Cordoba | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Leon |
| Jan 1993 | Miguel Illescas Cordoba | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Madrid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Miguel Illescas Cordoba and Veselin Topalov?
In 21 recorded games, Miguel Illescas Cordoba has 1 wins, Veselin Topalov has 8 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Miguel Illescas Cordoba and Veselin Topalov played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Jan 1993 to Nov 1999.
What openings do Miguel Illescas Cordoba and Veselin Topalov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.