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Coffee break with Topalov
Former world champion Topalov (left) has drastically raised the profile of the sport in the country and attended the inauguration of the cafe for a quick game. Onda Hosts First Chess Cafe in Bulgaria29 May 2007, Tuesday Locally-owned coffee...
Final standings at Mtel
Kamsky, Mamedyarov and Nisipeanu all tried very hard to win their last round’s games. But only Topalov was able to break through. This can be compared to playing poker. The sacrifice from Topalov looked dangerous but it did not...
Topalov wins Mtel!
In his usual comeback fashion, he went from last to first by winning his last round’s game against the tournament leader Sasikiran. Topalov went all out for it by sacrificing a piece. Correct defense by Sasikiran would have resulted...
Topalov gambles a piece for the title – LIVE update
This is the position after 33…f5 White is Topalov and Black is Sasikiran. Sasikiran is leading by 1/2 point and Topalov needs a win to get at least a share of first place! Would you take Black or White...
Is Topalov in trouble again?
This is the position of Adams vs. Topalov after 28.Rb1 Can Black hold this position? Play if out and see if you can win as White. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Topalov defeated Nisipeanu at Mtel
Nisipeanu, LD – Topalov, VEvent Date: 2007.05.10 [B90]1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nf6 5. Nc3 a6 6. Be3 e5 7. Nde2 Be68. f4 g6 9. h3 h5 10. fxe5 dxe5 11. Qxd8+ Kxd8...
New career for Topalov?
This is Hristo Yovov, captain of the football team, standing next to Topalov, the soccer enthusiast. Picture courtesy of Macauley Peterson Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Topalov – Kamsky, Mtel round 5
Here is the position of Topalov – Kamsky after 27…Nxe7 What is your assessment of this position? Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Karpov and Mamedyarov speak out
Here are the comments from Mamedyarov about Topalov when asked: Q: Could you please tell me what is your attitude about the fact that FIDE does not allow Topalov from participating in the World Championship [in Mexico]? I think...