Veselin Topalov vs Leinier Dominguez Perez
GM Veselin Topalov (2695) · GM Leinier Dominguez Perez (2732)
10
Topalov wins
25
draws
9
Perez wins
44
games
Veselin Topalov and Leinier Dominguez Perez have played 44 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2009 and the most recent in Jul 2022. Topalov leads 10 wins to 9, with 25 draws (43% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (6 games). The average game between them lasted 56 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Topalov | Draws | Perez |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topalov with White | 21 | 6 | 11 | 4 |
| Perez with White | 23 | 4 | 14 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Topalov | Draws | Perez |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 26 | 5 | 14 | 7 |
| Rapid | 12 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| Classical | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Topalov | Draws | Perez |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A38 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 44 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Veselin Topalov | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1-0 | English Opening | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Zagreb SuperUnited Rapid |
| Feb 2019 | Veselin Topalov | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Saint Louis Champions Showdown Blitz |
| Feb 2019 | Veselin Topalov | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Saint Louis Champions Showdown Blitz |
| Feb 2019 | Veselin Topalov | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Saint Louis Champions Showdown Blitz |
| Feb 2019 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Saint Louis Champions Showdown Blitz |
| Feb 2019 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Saint Louis Champions Showdown Blitz |
| Feb 2019 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Saint Louis Champions Showdown Blitz |
| Feb 2019 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Saint Louis Champions Showdown Blitz |
| Feb 2019 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Saint Louis Champions Showdown Blitz |
| Feb 2019 | Veselin Topalov | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | Saint Louis Champions Showdown Blitz |
| Feb 2019 | Veselin Topalov | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 0-1 | King's Pawn Game | Saint Louis Champions Showdown Blitz |
| Feb 2019 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Saint Louis Champions Showdown Blitz |
| Feb 2019 | Veselin Topalov | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Saint Louis Champions Showdown Blitz |
| Feb 2019 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Saint Louis Champions Showdown Blitz |
| Feb 2019 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Saint Louis Champions Showdown Blitz |
| Feb 2019 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Colle System | Saint Louis Champions Showdown Blitz |
| Feb 2019 | Veselin Topalov | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Saint Louis Champions Showdown Blitz |
| Feb 2019 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Saint Louis Champions Showdown Blitz |
| Feb 2019 | Veselin Topalov | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Saint Louis Champions Showdown Blitz |
| Feb 2019 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Saint Louis Champions Showdown Blitz |
| Feb 2019 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Colle System | Saint Louis Champions Showdown Blitz |
| Feb 2019 | Veselin Topalov | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Saint Louis Champions Showdown Blitz |
| Feb 2019 | Veselin Topalov | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Saint Louis Champions Showdown Blitz |
| Feb 2019 | Veselin Topalov | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Saint Louis Champions Showdown Blitz |
| Feb 2019 | Veselin Topalov | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Saint Louis Champions Showdown Blitz |
| Feb 2019 | Veselin Topalov | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Saint Louis Champions Showdown Rapid |
| Feb 2019 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Saint Louis Champions Showdown Rapid |
| Feb 2019 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Saint Louis Champions Showdown Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Veselin Topalov and Leinier Dominguez Perez?
In 44 recorded games, Veselin Topalov has 10 wins, Leinier Dominguez Perez has 9 wins, and they have drawn 25 times.
How many times have Veselin Topalov and Leinier Dominguez Perez played each other?
Our database records 44 games between them, from May 2009 to Jul 2022.
What openings do Veselin Topalov and Leinier Dominguez Perez play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (6 games), followed by the Italian Game: Classical Variation (5). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.