Veselin Topalov vs Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus
Veselin Topalov (51, GM, BUL) and Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus (15, GM, TUR) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Erdogmus leads the classical series 4–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2695 and 2708, the Elo model gives Erdogmus a 33% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2695 vs 2708 (Δ -13)
With Veselin Topalov as white
39% Veselin28% draw33% Yagiz
With Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus as white
30% Veselin27% draw44% Yagiz
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Veselin Topalov | Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2695-22 | 2708+21 |
| Peak rating | 2816 · Jul 2015 | 2708 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 40 | 15 |
| World rank now | #36 | #32 |
| World rank peak | #1 | #32 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 518 | 581 |
| Months active | 219 | 102 |
| % white wins | 34% | 53% |
| % black wins | 22% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2410 | 2741 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 42 | 166 |
Best Win
Veselin Topalov
Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Veselin Topalov
Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus