Game summary
Aravindh, Chithambaram VR. beat Veselin Topalov with the black pieces in 42 moves in round 4 of Superbet POL Rapid 2025 in Warsaw, Poland, on 27 April 2025. The opening was the Ruy Lopez (C78).
- White
- Veselin Topalov
- Black
- Aravindh, Chithambaram VR.
- Result
- Black won (0-1)
- Place
- Warsaw, Poland
- Date
- 27 April 2025 (2025.04.27)
- Round
- 4.4
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez (C78)
- Length
- 42 moves (84 plies)
All moves of Topalov, V vs Aravindh, Chithambaram VR. (PGN move text)
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.O-O b5 6.Bb3 Bc5 7.c3 d6 8.d4 Bb6 9.a4 Bb7 10.Re1 O-O 11.Bg5 h6 12.Bh4 b4 13.h3 bxc3 14.bxc3 Re8 15.d5 Na5 16.Ba2 g5 17.Nxg5 hxg5 18.Bxg5 Kg7 19.Qf3 Rh8 20.Nd2 Bc8 21.Nf1 Kg6 22.h4 Rh5 23.Qg3 Bd7 24.Re3 Bxe3 25.Nxe3 Nxe4 26.Bb1 Rxg5 27.hxg5 Qxg5 28.Bxe4+ f5 29.Bc2 Qxg3 30.fxg3 Kg5 31.Rb1 f4 32.Nf1 Bf5 33.Bxf5 Kxf5 34.Nd2 Re8 35.Rb4 fxg3 36.Ne4 Rg8 37.Nd2 Rg4 38.Nf1 Rxb4 39.cxb4 Kf4 40.bxa5 e4 41.Nd2 e3 42.Nf3 e2 0-1
About This Game
This full-length game sees Topalov, V take on Aravindh, Chithambaram VR. at Superbet POL Rapid 2025 in Warsaw POL in 2025. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Ruy Lopez (C78) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: quick development, central control, and king safety.
Running to 42 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame. Games of this length show how a small advantage is carried from one phase to the next — useful technique to absorb.
Topalov, V is one of the grandmasters featured in the RamaChess archive, where you can browse their complete game collection, favourite openings and notable wins. Studying many games by a single strong player is one of the fastest ways to understand practical chess decisions.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition. The more complete games you study, the more quickly you will spot familiar structures and ideas in your own play.
After the contest, Aravindh, Chithambaram VR. won with the black pieces. Replay the full game move by move above, analyse it with the engine to find the turning points, and use Practice mode to play out the critical positions yourself.
Frequently asked questions
Who played this game?
This game was played between Topalov, V (White) and Aravindh, Chithambaram VR. (Black), at Superbet POL Rapid 2025 in 2025.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C78). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Aravindh, Chithambaram VR. won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 42 moves (84 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 for engine evaluation and Practice mode to play the positions yourself.
Where can I find more games like this?
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