Veselin Topalov vs Aleksey Dreev
GM Veselin Topalov (2695) · GM Aleksey Dreev (2577)
Veselin Topalov and Aleksey Dreev have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 1989 and the most recent in Jul 2012. Topalov leads 4 wins to 4, with 5 draws (62% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games). The average game between them lasted 33 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Topalov | Draws | Dreev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topalov with White | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Dreev with White | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Topalov | Draws | Dreev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Topalov | Draws | Dreev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Veselin Topalov | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Wch Rapid |
| May 2001 | Veselin Topalov | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 31st Sarajevo Bosnia |
| Dec 2000 | Veselin Topalov | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Classical | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Dec 2000 | Alexey Dreev | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Dec 2000 | Veselin Topalov | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | Slav Defense | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Dec 2000 | Alexey Dreev | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Oct 1998 | Alexey Dreev | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Olympiad-33 |
| Feb 1997 | Alexey Dreev | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 14th Linares |
| Apr 1996 | Alexey Dreev | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Moscow PCA-GP Kremlin Stars |
| Apr 1996 | Veselin Topalov | Alexey Dreev | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Moscow PCA-GP Kremlin Stars |
| Jan 1996 | Veselin Topalov | Alexey Dreev | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Hoogovens |
| Mar 1995 | Veselin Topalov | Alexey Dreev | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | 13th Linares |
| Dec 1989 | Alexey Dreev | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Budapest Defense | ch-EU U21 |
Interactive board, all 13 games, opening explorer and engine analysis.
Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Veselin Topalov and Aleksey Dreev?
In 13 recorded games, Veselin Topalov has 4 wins, Aleksey Dreev has 4 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Veselin Topalov and Aleksey Dreev played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Dec 1989 to Jul 2012.
What openings do Veselin Topalov and Aleksey Dreev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games), followed by the King's Indian: Sämisch (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.