Veselin Topalov (2760) vs. Wesley So (2794): Giuoco Pianissimo (C53)

Veselin Topalov vs. Wesley So
(Bulgaria, 2760) 0 - 1 (USA, 2794)
[This is the ELO rating at the time the game was played]
Event: 8th London Classic, 2016.12.15, Giuoco Pianissimo (C53)

White resigned • Black is victorious

Opening
The opening played in this game is Giuoco Pianissimo (ECO: C53), established by the moves 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.c3 Nf6 5.d3. This opening was very rarely played by Veselin Topalov. Also Wesley So played the C53 opening very rarely.

Endgame
This game has not reached the endgame (the material valuation at the last move is 58 with 20 pieces left on the board).