A few days ago, Silvio Danailov made an official protest against Kramnik. The official protest stated that Mr. Kramnik used the toilet about 50 times in each game. This is the official rule from FIDE which both players agreed...
Kramnik wants this forfeit not to count
The above is the playing venue – Courtesy of ChessBase Kramnik is ready to play game 5 and he wants the forfeit not to count. In addition, he does not agree to any change. He also wants to get...
Official Rules & Regulations agreed by both players
Rules & regulations for the World Chess Championship Match 2006Veselin Topalov (Bulgaria) – Vladimir Kramnik (Russia) 1. Match Regulations 1. 1 Format & SystemMatch System: The World Chess Championship match will consist of 12 games and possible tie-breaks. 2....
It’s OFFICIAL! Topalov won by forfeit
Kramnik’s demand to have his bathroom unlocked was not met and he forfeited game 5. The score is now 3-2. No one knows if the match will continue after this. I am very disappointed in the behavior and reaction...
The start of game 5 is delayed
I do not know what is happening right now. Both sides are unhappy! First, Topalov wanted to walk. Now, Kramnik wants to walk. Neither side is happy with the decision by FIDE. Topalov now is willing to play but...
Topalov’s camp not happy but Topalov will play
To the Organizing Committee of the match Topalov vs KramnikTo the Appeals CommitteeMr. MakropoulosMr. AzmaiparashviliMr. VegaTo all mass mediaLadies and Gentlemen, After we got acquainted with the ruling of the Appeals Committee of the Topalov vs. Kramnik world championship...
Kramnik team angry – May stop match
Elista, 29 September 2006 Open Letter To• FIDE President H.E. Kirsan Iljumshinov Copied to• Executive Committee of Kalmykia Mr. Valery Bovaev• Chief Arbiter Mr. Geurt Gijssen• Russian Chess Federation Dear Mr. President, The Appeals Committee of the World Championship...
FIDE made a decision – Same toilet for both players
Elista, September 28th, 2006 Decision of the Appeals Committee to the appeal of Mr. Danailov The Appeals Committee has received today an appeal from the Head of the Bulgarian Delegation, Mr. Danailov, regarding the use of the rest rooms...
Archives of all WC games between Topalov – Kramnik
If you wish to see the game commentary and analysis at a later time, you can scroll down, check the archive section on the left side of this blog or go to my website www.SusanPolgar.com. They will all be...