Veselin Topalov vs Viswanathan Anand
GM Veselin Topalov (2695) · GM Viswanathan Anand (2739)
16
Topalov wins
75
draws
41
Anand wins
132
games
Veselin Topalov and Viswanathan Anand have played 132 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1993 and the most recent in Jun 2024. Topalov leads 16 wins to 41 - trailing overall, with 75 draws (43% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Topalov | Draws | Anand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topalov with White | 66 | 11 | 41 | 14 |
| Anand with White | 66 | 5 | 34 | 27 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Topalov | Draws | Anand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 87 | 15 | 46 | 26 |
| Rapid | 33 | 1 | 20 | 12 |
| Blitz | 12 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Topalov | Draws | Anand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 0 | 4 | 8 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 132 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Veselin Topalov | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | 37th Leon |
| Jun 2024 | Veselin Topalov | Viswanathan Anand | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 37th Leon |
| Jun 2024 | Viswanathan Anand | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 37th Leon |
| Jun 2024 | Viswanathan Anand | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 37th Leon |
| Jun 2022 | Veselin Topalov | Viswanathan Anand | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 10th Norway Chess |
| May 2022 | Viswanathan Anand | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Sicilian | 10th Norway Masters Blitz |
| Apr 2019 | Viswanathan Anand | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 6th Gashimov Memorial |
| Dec 2016 | Veselin Topalov | Viswanathan Anand | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 8th London Classic |
| Nov 2016 | Viswanathan Anand | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Saint Louis Showdown Blitz |
| Nov 2016 | Viswanathan Anand | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Saint Louis Showdown Blitz |
| Nov 2016 | Veselin Topalov | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Saint Louis Showdown Blitz |
| Nov 2016 | Veselin Topalov | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Saint Louis Showdown Blitz |
| Nov 2016 | Veselin Topalov | Viswanathan Anand | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Saint Louis Showdown Rapid |
| Nov 2016 | Viswanathan Anand | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Saint Louis Showdown Rapid |
| Nov 2016 | Viswanathan Anand | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Saint Louis Showdown 60m |
| Nov 2016 | Veselin Topalov | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Saint Louis Showdown 60m |
| Aug 2016 | Viswanathan Anand | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4th Sinquefield Cup |
| Jun 2016 | Viswanathan Anand | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Leuven GCT blitz |
| Jun 2016 | Veselin Topalov | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Leuven GCT blitz |
| Jun 2016 | Veselin Topalov | Viswanathan Anand | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Leuven GCT Rapid |
| Mar 2016 | Veselin Topalov | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Candidates Tournament |
| Mar 2016 | Viswanathan Anand | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Candidates Tournament |
| Dec 2015 | Viswanathan Anand | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7th London Classic |
| Aug 2015 | Viswanathan Anand | Veselin Topalov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Sinquefield Cup 3rd |
| Jun 2015 | Veselin Topalov | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3rd Norway Chess |
| Jun 2015 | Veselin Topalov | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 3rd Norway Masters Blitz |
| Mar 2014 | Viswanathan Anand | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Candidates Tournament |
| Mar 2014 | Veselin Topalov | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Candidates Tournament |
| May 2013 | Viswanathan Anand | Veselin Topalov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1st Norway Chess |
| May 2013 | Veselin Topalov | Viswanathan Anand | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Norway Masters blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Veselin Topalov and Viswanathan Anand?
In 132 recorded games, Veselin Topalov has 16 wins, Viswanathan Anand has 41 wins, and they have drawn 75 times.
How many times have Veselin Topalov and Viswanathan Anand played each other?
Our database records 132 games between them, from Jan 1993 to Jun 2024.
What openings do Veselin Topalov and Viswanathan Anand play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (6). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.