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 »

Kramnik tough match for Navara

This week David Navara and Vladimir Kramnik are playing a rapid match in Prague. It’s clear that Navara is facing an opponent who’s very strong - perhaps a bit too strong? full story »

Ivanchuk close to victory

Even with just fifteen seconds for three moves, Ivanchuk managed to hold his rival Topalov to a draw today, virtually securing tournament victory. full story »

Interview GM Erwin l’Ami

GM Erwin l’Ami, who recently finished shared second at the European Ch in Plovdiv, hasn’t returned home yet. Here in Sofia he’s the second of Ivan Cheparinov. A short interview with someone who works very hard… full story »

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