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Veselin Topalov vs Levon Aronian

GM Veselin Topalov (2695) · GM Levon Aronian (2724)

9
Topalov wins
27
draws
18
Aronian wins
54
games

Veselin Topalov and Levon Aronian have played 54 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2006 and the most recent in Apr 2025. Topalov leads 9 wins to 18 - trailing overall, with 27 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesTopalovDrawsAronian
Topalov with White307176
Aronian with White2421012

Results by time format

FormatGamesTopalovDrawsAronian
Classical378218
Blitz10037
Rapid7133

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesTopalovDrawsAronian
A29English Opening: Reverse Sicilian6042
D38Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense3111
D43Semi-Slav Defense2020
D12Slav Defense2011
D37Indian Defense2020
C65Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense2020
D15Slav Defense2011
E15Queen's Indian Defense2110

Most recent 30 of 54 games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Apr 2025Veselin TopalovLevon Aronian0-1English OpeningSuperbet POL Blitz
Apr 2025Levon AronianVeselin Topalov1-0Sicilian: RossolimoSuperbet POL Blitz
Apr 2025Levon AronianVeselin Topalov1-0Italian GameSuperbet POL Rapid
Dec 2016Levon AronianVeselin Topalov0-1English Opening: Symmetrical8th London Classic
Aug 2016Veselin TopalovLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense4th Sinquefield Cup
Jun 2016Veselin TopalovLevon Aronian1/2-1/2English Opening: Reverse SicilianLeuven GCT blitz
Jun 2016Levon AronianVeselin Topalov1-0CatalanLeuven GCT blitz
Jun 2016Veselin TopalovLevon Aronian1-0English Opening: Reverse SicilianLeuven GCT Rapid
Jun 2016Veselin TopalovLevon Aronian1/2-1/2English Opening: Reverse SicilianParis GCT blitz
Jun 2016Levon AronianVeselin Topalov1-0Slav DefenseParis GCT blitz
Jun 2016Levon AronianVeselin Topalov1-0Réti OpeningParis GCT Rapid
Apr 2016Levon AronianVeselin Topalov1/2-1/2English Opening: Reverse Sicilian4th Norway Chess
Apr 2016Veselin TopalovLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense4th Norway Masters blitz
Mar 2016Levon AronianVeselin Topalov1/2-1/2English Opening: Reverse SicilianCandidates Tournament
Mar 2016Veselin TopalovLevon Aronian0-1English Opening: Reverse SicilianCandidates Tournament
Dec 2015Levon AronianVeselin Topalov1-0English Opening: Symmetrical7th London Classic
Sep 2015Veselin TopalovLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin DefenseSinquefield Cup 3rd
Jun 2015Veselin TopalovLevon Aronian1-0Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense3rd Norway Chess
Jun 2015Veselin TopalovLevon Aronian0-1Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo3rd Norway Masters Blitz
Sep 2014Veselin TopalovLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Indian Defense2nd Sinquefield Cup
Aug 2014Levon AronianVeselin Topalov1-0Slav Defense2nd Sinquefield Cup
Jun 2014Veselin TopalovLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense2nd Norway Chess
Jun 2014Veselin TopalovLevon Aronian0-1King's Knight Opening: KonstantinopolskyNorway Chess Blitz 2nd
Mar 2014Levon AronianVeselin Topalov1/2-1/2Slav DefenseCandidates Tournament
Mar 2014Veselin TopalovLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Ruy Lopez: ClosedCandidates Tournament
Nov 2013Veselin TopalovLevon Aronian1/2-1/2English Opening: Reverse Sicilian19th chT-EU
May 2013Veselin TopalovLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System1st Norway Chess
May 2013Veselin TopalovLevon Aronian0-1Nimzo-Larsen AttackNorway Masters blitz
Jan 2012Veselin TopalovLevon Aronian1/2-1/2Indian Defense74th Tata Steel Masters
Mar 2011Levon AronianVeselin Topalov1/2-1/2English Opening: Reverse SicilianAmber Rapid 20th
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Veselin Topalov and Levon Aronian?

In 54 recorded games, Veselin Topalov has 9 wins, Levon Aronian has 18 wins, and they have drawn 27 times.

How many times have Veselin Topalov and Levon Aronian played each other?

Our database records 54 games between them, from Jan 2006 to Apr 2025.

What openings do Veselin Topalov and Levon Aronian play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games), followed by the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.