Kamsky-Topalov bid still not confirmed

This week the chess media were full of the bid for the match Kamsky-Topalov, to be organized in Lviv, Ukraine with a prize fund of US $750,000. However, so far this news has been covered highly inaccurately. ChessBase wrongly reports that the bid has been “confirmed”. full story »

Topalov loses to Bu

After Bu almost beat Ivanchuk yesterday, he surprised everyone by winning his game against Topalov today! Ivanchuk increased his lead by drawing Aronian and the same result was seen in Radjabov-Cheparinov. full story »

Video report round 8 M-Tel

Today a full video report of round 8 of the M-Tel Masters, where Ivanchuk had a narrow escape, Topalov demolished his second, and Aronian’s troubles continued. full story »

Topalov narrows gap with Ivanchuk

Who would have guessed that? Vassily Ivanchuk was very close to a loss against numer last Bu Xiangzhi, but just managed to draw. Topalov beat Cheparinov and is now half a point behind; Aronian is clearly not himself here and lost with White against Radjabov. full story »

Videos round 7 M-Tel

We present two new videos, from the 7th round of the M-Tel Masters: Ivanchuk-Topalov, including the thrilling timetrouble phase, and an interview with Paco Vallejo, second of Veselin Topalov. full story »

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