Veselin Topalov vs Magnus Carlsen, SuperUnited Rapid 2022

Caro-Kann Defense (B11) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 78 moves · Round 2.5 · 20 July 2022

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White
Veselin Topalov
0 – 1
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteVeselin Topalov
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventSuperUnited Rapid 2022
  • Round2.5
  • Date20 July 2022
  • OpeningCaro-Kann Defense (B11)
  • Length78 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 56 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 (10th Norway Chess 2022, 2022).

Next game: Topalov vs Carlsen, 0-1 (SuperUnited Blitz 2022, 2022).

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The moves of Veselin Topalov vs Magnus Carlsen, SuperUnited Rapid 2022

1.e4 c6 2.Nc3 d5 3.Nf3 Bg4 4.h3 Bxf3 5.Qxf3 Nf6 6.d4 e6 7.exd5 cxd5 8.Bd3 Nc6 9.Ne2 Nb4 10.Bb5+ Nd7 11.Ba4 b5 12.Bb3 Nc6 13.c3 Bd6 14.O-O Rc8 15.Qg4 O-O 16.Bh6 Qf6 17.Be3 Qg6 18.Nf4 Qxg4 19.hxg4 b4 20.Nd3 bxc3 21.bxc3 Na5 22.Rfc1 Rc7 23.Rab1 Rfc8 24.Bd2 Nb6 25.Be1 Nac4 26.Bd1 h6 27.g3 Nd7 28.Rb3 Nf6 29.Rcb1 Na3 30.Rc1 Nd7 31.Kf1 Nb6 32.Rb2 Nbc4 33.Rb3 Be7 34.Be2 Bg5 35.Rd1 Nc2 36.Nc5 Nxe1 37.Kxe1 Nb6 38.Ba6 Rd8 39.Bb5 Be7 40.Nd3 g6 41.Ke2 Nc4 42.Rc1 Kg7 43.Rbb1 Nd6 44.Ne5 Ne4 45.c4 dxc4 46.Nc6 Rd5 47.Bxc4 Rxc6 48.Bxd5 Rxc1 49.Bxe4 Rc4 50.Rb7 Rxd4 51.Bxg6 Kxg6 52.Rxe7 a5 53.f4 Ra4 54.Kf3 Ra3+ 55.Kg2 Rxa2+ 56.Kh3 a4 57.Ra7 a3 58.Ra5 Ra1 59.Kg2 a2 60.g5 h5 61.Kh2 h4 62.g4 Kg7 63.Ra7 Kg6 64.Ra5 Rf1 65.Rxa2 Rxf4 66.Kh3 Kxg5 67.Ra5+ f5 68.gxf5 Rf3+ 69.Kh2 Rxf5 70.Ra8 Rf4 71.Kh3 Kf5 72.Ra5+ e5 73.Rb5 Ra4 74.Rb8 Kf4 75.Kxh4 e4 76.Kh3 Kf3 77.Rf8+ Ke2 78.Kg2 e3 0-1

In this encounter Veselin Topalov had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at SuperUnited Rapid 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Caro-Kann Defense (B11), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

At 78 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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 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 56 of 58.

Where and when was Veselin Topalov vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the SuperUnited Rapid 2022, round 2.5, on 20 July 2022.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Veselin Topalov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at SuperUnited Rapid 2022 in 2022.

What opening was played?

The game used Caro-Kann Defense (ECO code B11). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 78 moves (156 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 Caro-Kann Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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