Magnus Carlsen vs Veselin Topalov, 3rd Norway Chess 2015

Queen's Gambit Declined (D43) · 0-1 (Veselin Topalov won) · 60 moves · Round 1.2 · 16 June 2015

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Magnus Carlsen
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Veselin Topalov
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackVeselin Topalov
  • Result0-1 · Veselin Topalov won
  • Event3rd Norway Chess 2015
  • Round1.2
  • Date16 June 2015
  • OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D43)
  • Length60 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 34 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 (3rd Norway Blitz 2015, 2015).

Next game: Carlsen vs Topalov, 0-1 (3rd Sinquefield Cup 2015, 2015).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Veselin Topalov, 3rd Norway Chess 2015

1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Nc3 e6 5.Bg5 h6 6.Bxf6 Qxf6 7.e3 Nd7 8.Rc1 g6 9.Be2 Bg7 10.cxd5 exd5 11.b4 a6 12.a4 O-O 13.b5 axb5 14.axb5 Qd6 15.O-O Nb6 16.Qb3 Rb8 17.Nd1 Bf5 18.Nb2 Rfc8 19.Nd3 Bxd3 20.Qxd3 c5 21.dxc5 Rxc5 22.h4 Na4 23.h5 Rbc8 24.Rxc5 Nxc5 25.Qc2 gxh5 26.Nd4 Qg6 27.Nf5 Bf8 28.Rd1 Qe6 29.Rc1 Nb3 30.Qxc8 Nxc1 31.Qxc1 Qxf5 32.Qc7 Qb1+ 33.Bf1 d4 34.exd4 Qd1 35.Qe5 Bg7 36.Qe8+ Bf8 37.Qd8 Kg7 38.Qd5 b6 39.Qe5+ Kg8 40.Qf6 Bg7 41.Qxb6 Bxd4 42.Qxh6 Qg4 43.Qd6 Qd1 44.Qd8+ Kh7 45.Qc7 Kg7 46.b6 Qg4 47.b7 Qh4 48.g3 Qf6 49.Qc2 Qe5 50.Qd3 Ba7 51.Qf3 Qf6 52.Qe2 Qc3 53.Kh2 Qd4 54.Qf3 Bb8 55.Kh3 Bc7 56.Be2 Bb8 57.Bd1 f5 58.Be2 f4 59.Qxh5 Qxf2 60.Qg5+ Kf7 0-1

A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Veselin Topalov at 3rd Norway Chess 2015 in 2015. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Queen's Gambit Declined (D43) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

Running to 60 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.

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.

When the dust settled, Veselin Topalov won with the black pieces. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.

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 34 of 58.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Veselin Topalov played?

At the 3rd Norway Chess 2015, round 1.2, on 16 June 2015.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Veselin Topalov (Black), at 3rd Norway Chess 2015 in 2015.

What opening was played?

The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D43). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

Veselin Topalov won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 60 moves (120 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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