Veselin Topalov vs Magnus Carlsen, 10th Norway Armageddon 2022
Italian Game (C50) · ½-½ (Draw) · 33 moves · Round 9.1 · 10 June 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteVeselin Topalov
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event10th Norway Armageddon 2022
- Round9.1
- Date10 June 2022
- OpeningItalian Game (C50)
- Length33 moves
- Type of eventArmageddon
This is game 54 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 (10th Norway Blitz 2022, 2022).
Next game: Topalov vs Carlsen, ½-½ (10th Norway Chess 2022, 2022).
The moves of Veselin Topalov vs Magnus Carlsen, 10th Norway Armageddon 2022
Veselin Topalov and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at 10th Norway Armageddon in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Italian Game (C50) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 33 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 54 of 58.
Where and when was Veselin Topalov vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 10th Norway Armageddon, round 9.1, on 10 June 2022.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Veselin Topalov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 10th Norway Armageddon in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used Italian Game (ECO code C50). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Veselin Topalov and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 33 moves (65 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?
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