Game summary
Veselin Topalov and Fedoseev, Vl3 drew in 80 moves in round 9 of Superbet POL Rapid 2025 in Warsaw, Poland, on 28 April 2025. The opening was the Petrov's Defense (C42).
- White
- Veselin Topalov
- Black
- Fedoseev, Vl3
- Result
- Draw (½-½)
- Place
- Warsaw, Poland
- Date
- 28 April 2025 (2025.04.28)
- Round
- 9.3
- Opening
- Petrov's Defense (C42)
- Length
- 80 moves (160 plies)
All moves of Topalov, V vs Fedoseev, Vl3 (PGN move text)
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.d3 Nc6 4.Be2 Be7 5.O-O O-O 6.Nbd2 d5 7.c3 a5 8.a4 Be6 9.Qc2 Nd7 10.exd5 Bxd5 11.Nc4 f5 12.Ne3 Be6 13.Rd1 Qe8 14.d4 f4 15.Bc4 Bxc4 16.Nxc4 exd4 17.cxd4 Nb4 18.Qe4 Qf7 19.Bxf4 Rae8 20.Nce5 Qxf4 21.Qxf4 Rxf4 22.Nxd7 Bd6 23.Rac1 Re2 24.b3 g5 25.h3 h5 26.Re1 Rb2 27.Re6 g4 28.hxg4 hxg4 29.Nfe5 Rfxf2 30.Rg6+ Kh7 31.Rxg4 Nd5 32.Re1 Rf4 33.Rxf4 Nxf4 34.Re4 Rb1+ 35.Kf2 Rb2+ 36.Kf3 Nd5 37.Rh4+ Kg7 38.Rg4+ Kh7 39.Ke4 c6 40.Nc4 Re2+ 41.Kf3 Re6 42.Re4 Rg6 43.g4 Bb4 44.Nce5 Rh6 45.Kg3 Be7 46.Nc5 Nc3 47.Re3 Nd5 48.Rf3 b6 49.Ne4 Re6 50.g5 Kg8 51.Kg4 Bd8 52.Kf5 Re8 53.Nxc6 Kg7 54.Nxd8 Rxd8 55.Nf6 Ne7+ 56.Ke4 Kg6 57.d5 Kxg5 58.Ke5 Ng6+ 59.Ke6 Nf4+ 60.Ke7 Ra8 61.d6 Ng6+ 62.Ke6 Nf4+ 63.Ke5 Ng6+ 64.Ke4 Rd8 65.Rf5+ Kh6 66.Rd5 Kg7 67.Ng4 Nf8 68.Ne5 Kf6 69.d7 Ke6 70.Rb5 Nxd7 71.Nxd7 Kxd7 72.Rxb6 Kc7 73.Rb5 Kc6 74.Ke5 Rd7 75.Ke6 Rd6+ 76.Ke7 Rd7+ 77.Ke8 Rd3 78.Rxa5 Rxb3 79.Rb5 Rxb5 80.axb5+ Kxb5 1/2-1/2
About This Game
Topalov, V and Fedoseev, Vl3 met over the board in this marathon at Superbet POL Rapid 2025 in Warsaw POL in 2025. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Petrov's Defense (C42) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: quick development, central control, and king safety.
At 80 moves this was a long, demanding struggle. Marathon games like this reward stamina and precise endgame technique, and they reveal how top players keep pressing in positions many would agree to draw.
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.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game is more valuable than it first appears. You see not just the moves, but the order in which plans are introduced, how both sides react to threats, and where the balance finally tips.
When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Topalov, V and Fedoseev, Vl3. Step through the moves on the interactive board above, flip the board to see it from either side, and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.
Frequently asked questions
Who played this game?
This game was played between Topalov, V (White) and Fedoseev, Vl3 (Black), at Superbet POL Rapid 2025 in 2025.
What opening was played?
The game used Petrov's Defense (ECO code C42). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Topalov, V and Fedoseev, Vl3.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 80 moves (160 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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