Veselin Topalov vs Rustam Kasimdzhanov
GM Veselin Topalov (2695) · GM Rustam Kasimdzhanov (2665)
Veselin Topalov and Rustam Kasimdzhanov have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1999 and the most recent in May 2013. Topalov leads 5 wins to 5, with 12 draws (45% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Topalov | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topalov with White | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Kasimdzhanov with White | 11 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Topalov | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 3 | 11 | 3 |
| Rapid | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Topalov | Draws | Kasimdzhanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Veselin Topalov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Thessaloniki FIDE GP |
| Apr 2013 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Zug FIDE GP |
| Sep 2012 | Veselin Topalov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 1st London FIDE GP |
| Sep 2012 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Olympiad-40 |
| Nov 2007 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chess Champions League |
| Nov 2007 | Veselin Topalov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Chess Champions League |
| Jul 2007 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 20th Leon |
| Jul 2007 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20th Leon |
| Jul 2007 | Veselin Topalov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 20th Leon |
| Jul 2007 | Veselin Topalov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1-0 | Catalan | 20th Leon |
| Oct 2005 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE Women's Championship |
| Oct 2005 | Veselin Topalov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE Women's Championship |
| Mar 2005 | Veselin Topalov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 22nd Linares |
| Feb 2005 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22nd Linares |
| Jul 2004 | Veselin Topalov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Jul 2004 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Sicilian | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Jul 2004 | Veselin Topalov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Jul 2004 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Jul 2004 | Veselin Topalov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Jul 2004 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Jan 1999 | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Hoogovens |
| Jan 1999 | Veselin Topalov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Hoogovens 5' |
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What is the head-to-head score between Veselin Topalov and Rustam Kasimdzhanov?
In 22 recorded games, Veselin Topalov has 5 wins, Rustam Kasimdzhanov has 5 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Veselin Topalov and Rustam Kasimdzhanov played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Jan 1999 to May 2013.
What openings do Veselin Topalov and Rustam Kasimdzhanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.