Veselin Topalov vs Magnus Carlsen, 4th Norway Blitz 2016

Ruy Lopez (C76) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 44 moves · Round 5.1 · 18 April 2016

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White
Veselin Topalov
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteVeselin Topalov
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Event4th Norway Blitz 2016
  • Round5.1
  • Date18 April 2016
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C76)
  • Length44 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 37 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, ½-½ (7th London Classic 2015, 2015).

Next game: Topalov vs Carlsen, ½-½ (4th Norway Chess 2016, 2016).

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The moves of Veselin Topalov vs Magnus Carlsen, 4th Norway Blitz 2016

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 g6 5.c3 d6 6.d4 Bd7 7.O-O Bg7 8.Re1 Nf6 9.Bg5 h6 10.Bh4 O-O 11.dxe5 dxe5 12.Nbd2 Qe7 13.Nf1 b5 14.Bc2 Rad8 15.Ne3 Be6 16.Qc1 Qc5 17.Re2 Rd7 18.Qe1 Nh5 19.b4 Qb6 20.Bb3 Nf4 21.Rd2 Rxd2 22.Qxd2 a5 23.Bxe6 fxe6 24.a3 g5 25.Bg3 Rd8 26.Qa2 Kf7 27.h4 Bf6 28.hxg5 hxg5 29.Ng4 Rd3 30.Qc2 Rxc3 31.Qb2 axb4 32.axb4 Rc4 33.Bxf4 gxf4 34.Rd1 Ke7 35.Nxf6 Kxf6 36.Rd7 Nd4 37.Nxd4 Rxd4 38.Rh7 Qc6 39.Qe2 Qc1+ 40.Kh2 Rd1 41.Rh6+ Ke7 42.Rh7+ Kd6 43.Kh3 Rh1+ 44.Kg4 Rxh7 0-1

A full-length game in which Veselin Topalov was paired against Magnus Carlsen at 4th Norway Blitz 2016 in 2016. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Ruy Lopez (C76) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 44 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 37 of 58.

Where and when was Veselin Topalov vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the 4th Norway Blitz 2016, round 5.1, on 18 April 2016.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Veselin Topalov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 4th Norway Blitz 2016 in 2016.

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C76). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 44 moves (88 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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