Magnus Carlsen vs Veselin Topalov, XXIV SuperGM 2007

Queen's Gambit Declined (D45) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 64 moves · Round 5 · 22 February 2007

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Veselin Topalov
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackVeselin Topalov
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventXXIV SuperGM 2007
  • Round5
  • Date22 February 2007
  • OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D45)
  • Length64 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 2 of 58 between Magnus Carlsen and Veselin Topalov in the Rama Chess database (2007–2022). In all their games Carlsen leads 29–6 with 23 draws.

Previous game: Topalov vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Corus A, 2007).

Next game: Topalov vs Carlsen, ½-½ (XXIV SuperGM, 2007).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Veselin Topalov, XXIV SuperGM 2007

1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Nc3 e6 5.e3 Nbd7 6.Qc2 Bd6 7.b3 O-O 8.Be2 b6 9.O-O Bb7 10.Bb2 Re8 11.Rad1 Qe7 12.Rfe1 Rac8 13.e4 Nxe4 14.Nxe4 dxe4 15.Qxe4 Bb4 16.Rf1 Ba3 17.Bxa3 Qxa3 18.Qc2 Nf6 19.c5 Ba6 20.Bxa6 Qxa6 21.Ne5 Nd5 22.Nc4 Red8 23.a3 Rc7 24.Qc1 Ne7 25.Rd2 Nf5 26.Rfd1 b5 27.Ne5 Qc8 28.Rd3 f6 29.Nf3 Rcd7 30.Qf4 Rd5 31.Qe4 Qd7 32.R3d2 h5 33.h4 a5 34.Kf1 Re8 35.Re1 Kf7 36.Red1 Nh6 37.Re1 Re7 38.Qf4 Rf5 39.Qd6 Qc8 40.Rde2 Rd5 41.Qf4 Nf5 42.Re4 Rd8 43.g4 hxg4 44.Qxg4 Qd7 45.h5 Kg8 46.Kg2 Qd5 47.Qg6 Rf8 48.h6 Qd8 49.d5 Qxd5 50.Rg4 Qd7 51.Rh1 Qe8 52.hxg7 Rxg7 53.Qh7+ Kf7 54.Rxg7+ Nxg7 55.Rh6 Qd8 56.Qg6+ Kg8 57.Qh7+ Kf7 58.Qg6+ Kg8 59.Rh7 Qd7 60.Nd2 f5 61.Nf3 Rf6 62.Qxf6 Kxh7 63.Ng5+ Kg8 64.Qg6 1-0

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Veselin Topalov at XXIV SuperGM in 2007. It was played in round 5. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

Play followed Queen's Gambit Declined (D45) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

At 64 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

Magnus Carlsen is one of the grandmasters featured in the RamaChess archive, where you can browse their complete game collection, favourite openings and notable wins.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces. Use the board above to replay every move, switch to the analyser for engine evaluation, or open Practice mode to test your own ideas.

Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record of Magnus Carlsen and Veselin Topalov?

In the 58 games between them in our database (2007 to 2022) Carlsen leads 29–6 with 23 draws. This game is number 2 of 58.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Veselin Topalov played?

At the XXIV SuperGM, round 5, on 22 February 2007.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Veselin Topalov (Black), at XXIV SuperGM in 2007.

What opening was played?

The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D45). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 64 moves (127 plies).

Can I replay this game move by move?

Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move, or open the analyser and Practice mode.

Where can I find more games like this?

Browse the full Queen's Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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