Veselin Topalov vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
GM Veselin Topalov (2695) · GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723)
8
Topalov wins
15
draws
9
Mamedyarov wins
32
games
Veselin Topalov and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov have played 32 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2003 and the most recent in Jul 2022. Topalov leads 8 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 15 draws (53% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Topalov | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topalov with White | 17 | 4 | 12 | 1 |
| Mamedyarov with White | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Topalov | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 20 | 6 | 11 | 3 |
| Blitz | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Rapid | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Topalov | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 32 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Veselin Topalov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Zagreb SuperUnited Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Veselin Topalov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Zagreb SuperUnited Rapid |
| Jun 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 10th Norway Chess |
| Jun 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Catalan | 10th Norway Chess Armageddon |
| May 2022 | Veselin Topalov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10th Norway Masters Blitz |
| Apr 2019 | Veselin Topalov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6th Gashimov Memorial |
| Apr 2018 | Veselin Topalov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 5th Gashimov Memorial |
| Jun 2017 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Paris GCT Blitz |
| Jun 2017 | Veselin Topalov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Paris GCT Blitz |
| Jun 2017 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Paris GCT Rapid |
| Apr 2017 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 4th Gashimov Memorial |
| Mar 2014 | Veselin Topalov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Candidates Tournament |
| Mar 2014 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Candidates Tournament |
| Nov 2013 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 19th chT-EU |
| Jul 2013 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Beijing FIDE GP |
| Apr 2013 | Veselin Topalov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Zug FIDE GP |
| Sep 2012 | Veselin Topalov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1st London FIDE GP |
| Jul 2012 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6th Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Veselin Topalov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | 6th Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Aug 2008 | Veselin Topalov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | 23rd Villarrobledo Open |
| Mar 2008 | Veselin Topalov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17th Amber Rapid |
| Mar 2008 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Veselin Topalov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 17th Amber Blindfold |
| Jan 2008 | Veselin Topalov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | Corus |
| Oct 2007 | Veselin Topalov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 16th chT-EU |
| May 2007 | Veselin Topalov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 3rd Sofia MTel Masters |
| May 2007 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 3rd Sofia MTel Masters |
| Oct 2006 | Veselin Topalov | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10th Hoogeveen Essent Crown |
| Oct 2006 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 10th Hoogeveen Essent Crown |
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What is the head-to-head score between Veselin Topalov and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov?
In 32 recorded games, Veselin Topalov has 8 wins, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 9 wins, and they have drawn 15 times.
How many times have Veselin Topalov and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played each other?
Our database records 32 games between them, from Nov 2003 to Jul 2022.
What openings do Veselin Topalov and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.