Veselin Topalov vs Magnus Carlsen, 4th Norway Chess 2016
Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) · ½-½ (Draw) · 29 moves · Round 2.4 · 20 April 2016
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteVeselin Topalov
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event4th Norway Chess 2016
- Round2.4
- Date20 April 2016
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D37)
- Length29 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 38 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 (4th Norway Blitz 2016, 2016).
Next game: Topalov vs Carlsen, 0-1 (GCT Rapid Paris 2016, 2016).
The moves of Veselin Topalov vs Magnus Carlsen, 4th Norway Chess 2016
A middlegame battle in which Veselin Topalov was paired against Magnus Carlsen at 4th Norway Chess 2016 in 2016. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 29 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.
When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Veselin Topalov and Magnus Carlsen. 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 38 of 58.
Where and when was Veselin Topalov vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 4th Norway Chess 2016, round 2.4, on 20 April 2016.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Veselin Topalov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 4th Norway Chess 2016 in 2016.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D37). 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 29 moves (58 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.