Veselin Topalov vs Magnus Carlsen, Vugar Gashimov Mem 2019
Queen's Gambit Declined (D38) · ½-½ (Draw) · 36 moves · Round 4.3 · 3 April 2019
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteVeselin Topalov
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventVugar Gashimov Mem 2019
- Round4.3
- Date3 April 2019
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D38)
- Length36 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 49 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, 1-0 (Vugar Gashimov Mem 2018, 2018).
Next game: Carlsen vs Topalov, ½-½ (Cote d'Ivoire Rapid 2019, 2019).
The moves of Veselin Topalov vs Magnus Carlsen, Vugar Gashimov Mem 2019
This middlegame battle sees Veselin Topalov take on Magnus Carlsen at Vugar Gashimov Mem 2019 in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Queen's Gambit Declined (D38) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 36 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.
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, the game was drawn between Veselin Topalov and Magnus Carlsen. 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 49 of 58.
Where and when was Veselin Topalov vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Vugar Gashimov Mem 2019, round 4.3, on 3 April 2019.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Veselin Topalov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Vugar Gashimov Mem 2019 in 2019.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D38). 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 36 moves (71 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.