Veselin Topalov vs Magnus Carlsen, Blindfold World Cup 2007

Queen's Indian Defense (E17) · ½-½ (Draw) · 51 moves · Round 10 · 20 October 2007

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Veselin Topalov
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteVeselin Topalov
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventBlindfold World Cup 2007
  • Round10
  • Date20 October 2007
  • OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E17)
  • Length51 moves
  • Type of eventOther events

This is game 5 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 (Blindfold World Cup, 2007).

Next game: Topalov vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Corus A, 2008).

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The moves of Veselin Topalov vs Magnus Carlsen, Blindfold World Cup 2007

1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 e6 3.c4 b6 4.g3 Bb7 5.Bg2 Be7 6.O-O O-O 7.Bf4 d5 8.Nc3 dxc4 9.Qa4 Nbd7 10.Qxc4 c5 11.Rfd1 cxd4 12.Qxd4 Nc5 13.Qe3 Qe8 14.Ne5 Bxg2 15.Kxg2 Rc8 16.Qf3 b5 17.Rac1 b4 18.Nb1 Nd5 19.Nd2 Qa4 20.Nec4 Nxf4+ 21.gxf4 Rfd8 22.f5 exf5 23.Qxf5 g6 24.Qf3 Ne6 25.b3 Qb5 26.Ne4 Ng5 27.Nxg5 Qxg5+ 28.Kf1 Kg7 29.e3 Qb5 30.h3 a5 31.Kg2 a4 32.Rxd8 Rxd8 33.Rd1 Rxd1 34.Qxd1 a3 35.Qd4+ Bf6 36.Qe4 Qd7 37.Qf3 Qd3 38.e4 Qd4 39.Qe3 Qd7 40.e5 Be7 41.Qe4 Qd1 42.e6 Qd8 43.exf7 Kxf7 44.Ne5+ Kf8 45.Qc4 Qe8 46.Qe6 Kg7 47.Nc6 Kf8 48.Ne5 Kg7 49.Nc6 Kf8 50.Ne5 Kg7 51.Nc6 1/2-1/2

Veselin Topalov and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at Blindfold World Cup in 2007. It was played in round 10. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

The game opened with Queen's Indian Defense (E17), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

Running to 51 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.

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 5 of 58.

Where and when was Veselin Topalov vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Blindfold World Cup, round 10, on 20 October 2007.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Veselin Topalov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Blindfold World Cup in 2007.

What opening was played?

The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E17). A strategic battle of structure and activity.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Veselin Topalov and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 51 moves (101 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 Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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