Veselin Topalov vs Alexander Morozevich
GM Veselin Topalov (2695) · GM Alexander Morozevich (2654)
18
Topalov wins
7
draws
11
Morozevich wins
36
games
Veselin Topalov and Alexander Morozevich have played 36 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1994 and the most recent in Sep 2014. Topalov leads 18 wins to 11, with 7 draws (81% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Topalov | Draws | Morozevich |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topalov with White | 20 | 11 | 4 | 5 |
| Morozevich with White | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Topalov | Draws | Morozevich |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 26 | 13 | 4 | 9 |
| Rapid | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Topalov | Draws | Morozevich |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 36 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Veselin Topalov | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 30th EU-Cup |
| Jul 2013 | Veselin Topalov | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Philidor | Beijing FIDE GP |
| Jun 2013 | Alexander Morozevich | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Thessaloniki FIDE GP |
| Apr 2013 | Alexander Morozevich | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | English Opening | Zug FIDE GP |
| Jul 2012 | Veselin Topalov | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | 6th Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Alexander Morozevich | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | 6th Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Veselin Topalov | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Mar 2009 | Veselin Topalov | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2009 | Alexander Morozevich | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 18th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2008 | Alexander Morozevich | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 17th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2008 | Veselin Topalov | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2007 | Alexander Morozevich | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Sicilian | 24th Morelia/Linares |
| Feb 2007 | Veselin Topalov | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | 24th Morelia/Linares |
| Mar 2006 | Veselin Topalov | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 15th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2006 | Alexander Morozevich | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 15th Amber Blindfold |
| Oct 2005 | Veselin Topalov | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FIDE Women's Championship |
| Sep 2005 | Alexander Morozevich | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | FIDE Women's Championship |
| Mar 2005 | Alexander Morozevich | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | 14th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2005 | Veselin Topalov | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Albin Countergambit | 14th Amber Rapid |
| Jan 2005 | Veselin Topalov | Alexander Morozevich | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Corus |
| Mar 2004 | Veselin Topalov | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 13th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2004 | Alexander Morozevich | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2003 | Alexander Morozevich | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2003 | Veselin Topalov | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2002 | Veselin Topalov | Alexander Morozevich | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | 11th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2002 | Alexander Morozevich | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 11th Amber Rapid |
| Feb 2002 | Veselin Topalov | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Cannes NAO Masters |
| Jul 2001 | Veselin Topalov | Alexander Morozevich | 1-0 | Sicilian | Dortmund SuperGM |
| Jul 2001 | Alexander Morozevich | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Dortmund SuperGM |
| Jan 2001 | Alexander Morozevich | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | Corus |
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What is the head-to-head score between Veselin Topalov and Alexander Morozevich?
In 36 recorded games, Veselin Topalov has 18 wins, Alexander Morozevich has 11 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Veselin Topalov and Alexander Morozevich played each other?
Our database records 36 games between them, from Jan 1994 to Sep 2014.
What openings do Veselin Topalov and Alexander Morozevich play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (3 games), followed by the French: Classical Variation (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.