Veselin Topalov vs Teimour Radjabov
GM Veselin Topalov (2695) · GM Teimour Radjabov (2689)
2
Topalov wins
28
draws
2
Radjabov wins
32
games
Veselin Topalov and Teimour Radjabov have played 32 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2003 and the most recent in Jun 2022. Topalov leads 2 wins to 2, with 28 draws (13% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Scotch Game (4 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Topalov | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topalov with White | 13 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| Radjabov with White | 19 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Topalov | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 25 | 1 | 23 | 1 |
| Blitz | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Topalov | Draws | Radjabov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A22 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 32 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Teimour Radjabov | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 10th Norway Chess Armageddon |
| Jun 2022 | Teimour Radjabov | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10th Norway Chess |
| May 2022 | Veselin Topalov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 10th Norway Masters Blitz |
| Apr 2019 | Teimour Radjabov | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | 6th Gashimov Memorial |
| Apr 2018 | Veselin Topalov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5th Gashimov Memorial |
| Apr 2017 | Teimour Radjabov | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4th Gashimov Memorial |
| May 2013 | Veselin Topalov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1st Norway Chess |
| May 2013 | Teimour Radjabov | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Norway Masters blitz |
| Apr 2013 | Teimour Radjabov | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Zug FIDE GP |
| Jul 2012 | Teimour Radjabov | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6th Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Veselin Topalov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6th Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Veselin Topalov | Teimour Radjabov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Jan 2012 | Teimour Radjabov | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 74th Tata Steel Masters |
| Nov 2011 | Veselin Topalov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18th chT-EU |
| Oct 2009 | Veselin Topalov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Nanjing Pearl Spring 2nd |
| Oct 2009 | Teimour Radjabov | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Nanjing Pearl Spring 2nd |
| Mar 2009 | Teimour Radjabov | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 18th Amber Blindfold |
| Mar 2009 | Veselin Topalov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 18th Amber Rapid |
| Sep 2008 | Veselin Topalov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1st Grand Slam Final |
| Sep 2008 | Teimour Radjabov | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | 1st Grand Slam Final |
| May 2008 | Veselin Topalov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 4th Sofia MTel Masters |
| May 2008 | Teimour Radjabov | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 4th Sofia MTel Masters |
| Feb 2008 | Veselin Topalov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | Morelia/Linares 25th |
| Feb 2008 | Teimour Radjabov | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Morelia/Linares 25th |
| Jan 2008 | Teimour Radjabov | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Corus |
| Jan 2007 | Teimour Radjabov | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Corus |
| Mar 2006 | Teimour Radjabov | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 23rd Morelia/Linares |
| Feb 2006 | Veselin Topalov | Teimour Radjabov | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | 23rd Morelia/Linares |
| Mar 2004 | Teimour Radjabov | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 21st Linares |
| Feb 2004 | Veselin Topalov | Teimour Radjabov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 21st Linares |
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What is the head-to-head score between Veselin Topalov and Teimour Radjabov?
In 32 recorded games, Veselin Topalov has 2 wins, Teimour Radjabov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 28 times.
How many times have Veselin Topalov and Teimour Radjabov played each other?
Our database records 32 games between them, from Jan 2003 to Jun 2022.
What openings do Veselin Topalov and Teimour Radjabov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Scotch Game (4 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.