Nigel D Short vs Veselin Topalov
GM Nigel D Short (2594) · GM Veselin Topalov (2695)
Nigel D Short and Veselin Topalov have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1995 and the most recent in Jan 2005. Short leads 2 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Dragon (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Short | Draws | Topalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short with White | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Topalov with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Short | Draws | Topalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Short | Draws | Topalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Nigel D Short | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Corus |
| May 2000 | Nigel D Short | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 30th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| May 1999 | Nigel D Short | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | 29th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| Jul 1997 | Veselin Topalov | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 25th Dortmund SuperGM |
| Jun 1997 | Veselin Topalov | Nigel D Short | 0-1 | Sicilian | Novgorod |
| Jun 1997 | Nigel D Short | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Novgorod |
| May 1997 | Veselin Topalov | Nigel D Short | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6th Madrid Magistral |
| Apr 1997 | Nigel D Short | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Dos Hermanas |
| Jul 1996 | Nigel D Short | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3rd Novgorod |
| Jul 1996 | Veselin Topalov | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3rd Novgorod |
| Mar 1996 | Veselin Topalov | Nigel D Short | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Amsterdam Euwe Memorial |
| May 1995 | Nigel D Short | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Novgorod |
| Mar 1995 | Nigel D Short | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13th Linares |
| Jan 1995 | Veselin Topalov | Nigel D Short | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Elenite |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Nigel D Short and Veselin Topalov?
In 14 recorded games, Nigel D Short has 2 wins, Veselin Topalov has 7 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Nigel D Short and Veselin Topalov played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 1995 to Jan 2005.
What openings do Nigel D Short and Veselin Topalov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Dragon (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Closed (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.