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Two to go – Round 13 previews
Kasimdzhanov – Topalov The reigning FIDE World Champion versus the man who will take his title in 3 days. Kasimdzhanov is playing for respectability. Topalov needs 1 point in the last 2 rounds to guarantee the crown outright. Topalov...
Rock solid ending – Round 12 summary
Topalov 1/2 – 1/2 SvidlerInching one step closer toward the FIDE World Championship crown, Topalov is using common sense and played “safely”. Through the Ruy Lopez, the Queens came off the board on move 19 and Topalov offered a...
When it rains, it pours! A very important lesson in chess!
Artwork by the talented Mike MagnanKarabakh International Chess Tournament B 2005 (2504 – Category 11) 1. Petrosian 2564 6.52. L’Ami 2541 6.53. Grigoriants 2539 6.54. Yegiazarian 2537 5.55. Galstian 2474 5.56. Tischbierek 2466 4.57. Chibukhchian 2397 3.58. Sveshnikov 2507...
What is in the mind of Topalov? Round 12 previews
Topalov – SvidlerAnother epic battle. This is the battle between 1st against 2nd place. Topalov is leading by 1.5 points with 3 games to go. He also has 2 Whites and only 1 Black in the final 3 games....
King Topalov final march to Camelot – Summary of round 11
Adams 1/2 – 1/2 TopalovTopalov seems to amaze the fans more and more each day. With only 4 games left and leading by 2 full points, one would expect Topalov to play safe. Of course not! That is just...
First Annual Susan Polgar World Open Championship for Girls (under 21)
First Annual Susan Polgar World Open Championship for Girls (under 21) June 17-18, 2006Riviera Hotel and Casino 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109.In four sections: under 21, under 15, under 13, and under 10 (as of...
What have you done for me lately?
I was shocked when I read some of the comments from fans on various Internet servers during the games broadcast of the FIDE World Championship.No one can argue that M. Adams and my sister Judit are both having one...
The Triple World Championship Crowns for Bulgaria
Last year, GM A. Stefanova won the Women’s World Championship. A few days ago, GM L. Spassov won the World Senior Championship. In the next few days, GM V. Topalov will no doubt win the World Championship.That would give...
In search for a new FIDE World Champion – Round 11 previews
Adams – TopalovAdams seemed to be content not to finish in last place by drawing his games. Topalov is still a man on a mission. But there are only 4 games left. Would Topalov be willing to take crazy...