Veselin Topalov vs Magnus Carlsen, GCT Rapid Paris 2016

Ruy Lopez (C84) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 41 moves · Round 6.2 · 10 June 2016

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White
Veselin Topalov
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteVeselin Topalov
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventGCT Rapid Paris 2016
  • Round6.2
  • Date10 June 2016
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C84)
  • Length41 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 39 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 (4th Norway Chess 2016, 2016).

Next game: Topalov vs Carlsen, ½-½ (GCT Blitz Paris 2016, 2016).

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The moves of Veselin Topalov vs Magnus Carlsen, GCT Rapid Paris 2016

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.O-O Be7 6.d3 b5 7.Bb3 d6 8.a3 O-O 9.Nc3 Na5 10.Ba2 Be6 11.d4 Bxa2 12.Rxa2 Nc6 13.d5 Nb8 14.Qe2 Nbd7 15.Rd1 Qc8 16.Nh4 g6 17.g3 Ne8 18.Ng2 Ng7 19.Bh6 Nf6 20.Ne3 Qh3 21.Bxg7 Kxg7 22.b4 h5 23.a4 a5 24.Rb1 axb4 25.Rxb4 bxa4 26.Raxa4 Ng4 27.Nf1 h4 28.f3 hxg3 29.hxg3 Nf6 30.Qg2 Qh6 31.Qh2 Qg5 32.Qd2 Qh5 33.g4 Qh8 34.Nb5 Nh7 35.Qh2 Rfb8 36.c4 Qd8 37.Ne3 Bg5 38.Qe2 Bf4 39.Ng2 Bg3 40.Qe3 Ng5 41.Kf1 Qh8 0-1

Veselin Topalov and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at GCT Rapid Paris 2016 in 2016. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Ruy Lopez (C84) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 41 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.

In the end, Magnus Carlsen 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 39 of 58.

Where and when was Veselin Topalov vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the GCT Rapid Paris 2016, round 6.2, on 10 June 2016.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Veselin Topalov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at GCT Rapid Paris 2016 in 2016.

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C84). 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 41 moves (82 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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