Veselin Topalov vs Liren Ding
GM Veselin Topalov (2695) · GM Liren Ding (2738)
Veselin Topalov and Liren Ding have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2016 and the most recent in Sep 2021. Topalov leads 1 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (46% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Anti-Grünfeld (1 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Topalov | Draws | Ding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topalov with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Ding with White | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Topalov | Draws | Ding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Blitz | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Topalov | Draws | Ding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening: Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Liren Ding | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Danzhou 12th |
| Dec 2020 | Liren Ding | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Anti-Grünfeld | 11th Danzhou |
| Dec 2020 | Veselin Topalov | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11th Danzhou |
| May 2019 | Veselin Topalov | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Abidjan GCT Blitz |
| May 2019 | Liren Ding | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Catalan | Abidjan GCT Blitz |
| May 2019 | Liren Ding | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Abidjan GCT rapid |
| Apr 2019 | Veselin Topalov | Liren Ding | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 6th Gashimov Memorial |
| Aug 2018 | Liren Ding | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Catalan | Wenzhou Match |
| Aug 2018 | Veselin Topalov | Liren Ding | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Wenzhou Match |
| Aug 2018 | Liren Ding | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Wenzhou Match |
| Aug 2018 | Veselin Topalov | Liren Ding | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Wenzhou Match |
| Apr 2018 | Liren Ding | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 5th Gashimov Memorial |
| Aug 2016 | Veselin Topalov | Liren Ding | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4th Sinquefield Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Veselin Topalov and Liren Ding?
In 13 recorded games, Veselin Topalov has 1 wins, Liren Ding has 5 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Veselin Topalov and Liren Ding played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Aug 2016 to Sep 2021.
What openings do Veselin Topalov and Liren Ding play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Anti-Grünfeld (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.