Veselin Topalov vs Magnus Carlsen, 2nd Norway Chess 2014
Queen's Gambit Declined (D38) · ½-½ (Draw) · 28 moves · Round 4.4 · 7 June 2014
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteVeselin Topalov
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event2nd Norway Chess 2014
- Round4.4
- Date7 June 2014
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D38)
- Length28 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 30 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, 0-1 (2nd Norway Blitz 2014, 2014).
Next game: Carlsen vs Topalov, ½-½ (2nd Sinquefield Cup 2014, 2014).
The moves of Veselin Topalov vs Magnus Carlsen, 2nd Norway Chess 2014
A middlegame battle in which Veselin Topalov was paired against Magnus Carlsen at 2nd Norway Chess 2014 in 2014. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Queen's Gambit Declined (D38) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 28 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
After the contest, the game was drawn between Veselin Topalov and Magnus Carlsen. 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 30 of 58.
Where and when was Veselin Topalov vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 2nd Norway Chess 2014, round 4.4, on 7 June 2014.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Veselin Topalov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 2nd Norway Chess 2014 in 2014.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D38). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Veselin Topalov and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 28 moves (55 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.