Veselin Topalov vs Predrag Nikolic
GM Veselin Topalov (2695) · GM Predrag Nikolic (2551)
Veselin Topalov and Predrag Nikolic have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 1994 and the most recent in Mar 2000. Topalov leads 6 wins to 1, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Topalov | Draws | Nikolic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topalov with White | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Nikolic with White | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Topalov | Draws | Nikolic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Topalov | Draws | Nikolic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A64 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2000 | Veselin Topalov | Predrag Nikolic | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 09th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2000 | Predrag Nikolic | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Catalan | 09th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 1999 | Predrag Nikolic | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 08th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 1999 | Veselin Topalov | Predrag Nikolic | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | 08th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 1998 | Veselin Topalov | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 07th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 1998 | Predrag Nikolic | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Modern Defense | 07th Amber Blindfold |
| Feb 1997 | Predrag Nikolic | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Modern Defense | 14th Linares |
| Jan 1997 | Predrag Nikolic | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | 06th Amber Rapid |
| Jan 1997 | Veselin Topalov | Predrag Nikolic | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Amber Blindfold 06th |
| Dec 1994 | Veselin Topalov | Predrag Nikolic | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Olympiad-31 |
Interactive board, all 10 games, opening explorer and engine analysis.
Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Veselin Topalov and Predrag Nikolic?
In 10 recorded games, Veselin Topalov has 6 wins, Predrag Nikolic has 1 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Veselin Topalov and Predrag Nikolic played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Dec 1994 to Mar 2000.
What openings do Veselin Topalov and Predrag Nikolic play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (2 games), followed by the Catalan (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.