Magnus Carlsen vs Veselin Topalov, GCT Rapid YourNextMove 2016
Nimzo-Indian Defense (E21) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 47 moves · Round 6.4 · 18 June 2016
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackVeselin Topalov
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventGCT Rapid YourNextMove 2016
- Round6.4
- Date18 June 2016
- OpeningNimzo-Indian Defense (E21)
- Length47 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 42 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: Carlsen vs Topalov, 0-1 (GCT Blitz Paris 2016, 2016).
Next game: Topalov vs Carlsen, 0-1 (GCT Blitz YourNextMove, 2016).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Veselin Topalov, GCT Rapid YourNextMove 2016
This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Veselin Topalov at GCT Rapid YourNextMove in 2016. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Nimzo-Indian Defense (E21) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 47 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 42 of 58.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Veselin Topalov played?
At the GCT Rapid YourNextMove, round 6.4, on 18 June 2016.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Veselin Topalov (Black), at GCT Rapid YourNextMove in 2016.
What opening was played?
The game used Nimzo-Indian Defense (ECO code E21). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 47 moves (93 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 Nimzo-Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.