Here are the matchups of Round 3 Gata finally gets his first White and Topalov finally gets his first Black. The matchup of the day is Mamedyarov with the White pieces against Topalov. Adams, M (1.0) : Nisipeanu, LD...
A peaceful day 2 at Mtel
All games were drawn in round 2, but not without plenty of fighting! Topalov, V 2772 – Adams, Mi 27342007.05.10 [E15] 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 b6 4. g3 Ba6 5. b3 Bb4+ 6. Bd2 Be7...
The Shak attack
This is Mamedyarov, one of the brightest young superstar in chess Round 2 Nisipaenu, LD (1) : Kamsky, G (0)Sasikiran, K (1/2) : Mamedyarov, S (1)Topalov, V (0) : Adams, M (1/2) Please feel free to comment on the...
Exciting round 2 at Mtel
Round 2 matchups: Nisipaenu, LD (1) : Kamsky, G (0) Sasikiran, K (1/2) : Mamedyarov, S (1) Topalov, V (0) : Adams, M (1/2) Topalov starts the event with 2 White and Kamsky starts with 2 Black. Can Kamsky...
Day 1 drama at Mtel
Round 1 results: Topalov 0-1 NisipeanuAdams 1/2 SasikiranMamedyarov 1-0 Kamsky Topalov, V 2772Nisipeanu, LD 26932007.05.10 [B01] 1. e4 d5 2. exd5 Qxd5 3. Nc3 Qd6 4. g3 Nf6 5. Bg2 c6 6. d4 g6 7. Bf4 Qb4 8.Nge2 Bg7...
A very unusual gift
The famous Bulgarian Novinite publication just came out with this: Chess Masters Awarded Life Insurances in BulgariaBulstrad Life awarded Tuesday all the competitors in the M-Tel Masters 2007 chess tournament with life insurances. Bulgarian chess king Vesselin Topalov and...
Pro soccer players battle pro chess players
PFC Levski to play football and chess against Chess United The CEO of M-Tel Josef Vinatzer will be the referee of the show (Sofia, May 2, 2007) Six GMs will face six football champions on May 15 at 12:30...
Excellent interview with Gata Kamsky
GM Gata Kamsky is about to take part in the super Mtel tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria. He was recently interviewed for the event. Here are some of the Q&A’s: – Anand, Topalov, Kramnik – what is your personal ranking...
Bulgarian Federation protests to FIDE
Bulgarian Chess Federation in support of Veselin TopalovApr 4, 10:53 AM Open letterTo: Mr. Kirsan Ilymzhinov, President of FIDE Date: 03.04.2007 Dear Mr. Ilymzhinov, We are unpleasantly surprised at the constant modifications in the positions and the resolutions of...
Mtel Masters Big Announcement
Mtel Masters 2007, official press releaseMar 23, 11:05 AM Early this morning Kaissa Chess Management revealed the participants and the dates for the third Mtel Masters. Here is the official press release. Six of the strongest GMs in the...