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Veselin Aleksandrov Topalov (pronounced [vɛsɛˈlin toˈpalof]; Bulgarian: Весели́н Алексáндров Топа́лов; born 15 March 1975) is a Bulgarian chess grandmaster and former FIDE World Chess Champion. Topalov became FIDE World Chess Champion by winning the FIDE World Chess Championship 2005.
Learn about Veselin Topalov, a Bulgarian super-grandmaster and former world champion. See his bio, ratings, style, games, and world championship matches.
Find out the current and historical FIDE ratings, titles, and achievements of Veselin Topalov, a Bulgarian grandmaster and former world number one. See his results, statistics, records, and comparisons with other players.
May 16, 2022 · Veselin Topalov is currently #20 in the world, making him one of the best Chess players in the world. He is only the third player in the world to reach the landmark of over 2800 ELO rating after former world champions Garry Kasparov and Vladimir Kramnik. Topalov won the FIDE World Chess championship in 2005 to be the world champion.
Learn from the chess legend Veselin Topalov in an exclusive interview at Kasparov Chess Foundation Academy. Find out his secrets of success, his dynamic style of play, and his controversial World Championship matches.
Mar 10, 2016 · Learn about Veselin Topalov, one of the most aggressive chess players in the world, who has twice challenged for the world championship. Find out his strengths, weaknesses, and what to watch for in the Candidates' Tournament.
World Championship Challenger 2010, World #1 for 27 months 2006-2007, 2008-2009. Chess Oscar 2005. World U14 Champion 1989. Competed in the World Championship Knockout Tournaments of 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002 & 2004. Won the World Championship Tournament in San Luis in 2005.
