Statements (572)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Person
gptkb:chess_match |
| gptkbp:active_years |
1988-present
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| gptkbp:appears_in |
chess documentaries
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Order_of_Stara_Planina
gptkb:Chess_Oscar gptkb:item Bulgarian Sportsman of the Year |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
gptkb:1975
1975-03-15 March 15, 1975 |
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Ruse,_Bulgaria
gptkb:Plovdiv gptkb:Pernik,_Bulgaria Plovdiv, Bulgaria |
| gptkbp:born |
gptkb:1975
gptkb:Bulgaria gptkb:Pernik,_Bulgaria Plovdiv, Bulgaria March 15, 1975 |
| gptkbp:career_start |
gptkb:1988
gptkb:1992 gptkb:1995 gptkb:1996 |
| gptkbp:championship |
gptkb:Wijk_aan_Zee_Tournament
gptkb:Baku_Open gptkb:football_match gptkb:Candidates_Tournament_2016 gptkb:FIDE_Grand_Slam gptkb:FIDE_World_Cup_Final gptkb:Tbilisi_Grand_Prix gptkb:FIDE_World_Championship gptkb:Linares_Chess_Tournament gptkb:FIDE_World_Cup_2005 gptkb:Baku_Grand_Prix gptkb:FIDE_Grand_Prix gptkb:1992 gptkb:1997 gptkb:2004 gptkb:2005 gptkb:FIDE_World_Chess_Championship_2005 gptkb:European_Team_Championship gptkb:FIDE_World_Team_Championship gptkb:World_Chess_Championship_Match gptkb:Corus_Chess_Tournament gptkb:FIDE_World_Chess_Champion gptkb:FIDE_World_Blitz_Championship gptkb:sports_event gptkb:Grand_Slam_Chess_Final_2012 gptkb:FIDE_Grand_Prix_Series gptkb:chess_match gptkb:FIDE_Candidates_Tournament 2005-2006 Grand Slam Chess Final numerous international tournaments Baku 2015 Moscow 2005 Moscow Grand Prix World Cup of Chess Corus 2008 Elista 2006 Wijk aan Zee 2008 Corus Chess Tournament 2007 Baku 2006 Baku 2007 Baku 2008 Baku 2009 Baku 2016 Baku 2022 Biel 2005 Biel 2006 Biel 2007 Biel 2008 Bled 2002 Bled Grand Prix Corus 2005 Corus 2006 Corus 2007 Corus Chess Tournament 2005 Elista 2005 Elista 2007 Elista 2023 FIDE World Cup Series Linares 2005 Linares 2006 Linares 2007 Linares 2008 Moscow 2006 Moscow 2007 Moscow 2018 Moscow Grand Prix 2009 Mtel Masters Nanjing 2007 Nanjing 2008 Nanjing 2009 Sofia 2005 Sofia 2006 Sofia 2007 Sofia 2010 Sofia 2016 Sofia 2021 Sofia Chess Tournament Stavanger 2019 Tashkent 1999 Tashkent 2008 Tashkent 2020 Tbilisi 2004 Tbilisi 2005 Tbilisi 2006 Tbilisi 2007 Tbilisi 2008 Tbilisi 2010 Tbilisi 2017 Wijk aan Zee 2005 Wijk aan Zee 2006 Wijk aan Zee 2007 |
| gptkbp:chess_opening |
gptkb:French_Defense
gptkb:Ruy_Lopez gptkb:Sicilian_Defense gptkb:2004 gptkb:2006 gptkb:2008 gptkb:2010 gptkb:2012 gptkb:2014 gptkb:2016 gptkb:2018 gptkb:2020 gptkb:2022 gptkb:English_Opening gptkb:Dutch_Defense gptkb:Grünfeld_Defense gptkb:Nimzo-Indian_Defense gptkb:King's_Indian_Defense gptkb:Queen's_Gambit gptkb:battle gptkb:Catalan_Opening Online Platforms aggression Long-term Planning FIDE Titles Winning Mindset varied opening strategies recognized by FIDE How to Play the Sicilian Defense uses Chess Base Advanced Endgame Techniques Opening Innovations analyzes games extensively deep preparation and analysis frequent participant in competitions strong endgame techniques |
| gptkbp:coaching_career |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:collaborated_with |
other grandmasters
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| gptkbp:community |
gptkb:1980s
gptkb:1988 self-taught |
| gptkbp:community_role |
prominent
|
| gptkbp:competitors |
gptkb:Candidates_Tournament
|
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
gptkb:chess_match
|
| gptkbp:current_champion |
gptkb:2005
Tata Steel 2023 |
| gptkbp:defeated |
gptkb:Garry_Kasparov
|
| gptkbp:ends_at |
Topalov vs Kramnik 2006
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| gptkbp:events |
gptkb:football_match
gptkb:FIDE_Grand_Slam gptkb:FIDE_Knockout_Championship gptkb:Chess_World_Cup gptkb:European_Team_Chess_Championship gptkb:FIDE_World_Champion gptkb:FIDE_Grand_Prix gptkb:Grand_Slam_Chess_Tour gptkb:World_Chess_Championship_Candidates gptkb:Tata_Steel_Chess_Tournament gptkb:Norway_Chess gptkb:World_Chess_Championship_Match gptkb:Bulgaria_national_team gptkb:FIDE_World_Chess_Championship gptkb:Candidates_Tournament gptkb:World_Chess_Championship_Final gptkb:winner gptkb:chess_match gptkb:Champions_Chess_Tour multiple dynamic Tactical Dynamic Play Grand Slam Chess Final multiple tournament wins multiple tournament victories World Chess Championship Playoff World Chess Championship Qualifier World Chess Championship Semi-Final World Chess Championship Armageddon World Chess Championship Blitz World Chess Championship Final Armageddon World Chess Championship Final Tie-breaks World Chess Championship Knockout World Chess Championship Rapid World Chess Championship Round Robin World Chess Championship Tie-breaks |
| gptkbp:faced |
Topalov vs Kramnik 2006
|
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:award
gptkb:Person married with children |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
rapid chess
aggressive playing style blitz chess sharp openings the Topalov-Anand match winning the 2005 FIDE World Championship |
| gptkbp:fan_base |
International
international chess community international chess fans |
| gptkbp:federation |
gptkb:Bulgarian_Chess_Federation
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| gptkbp:finale_date |
gptkb:2000
|
| gptkbp:full_name |
gptkb:Veselin_Topalov
|
| gptkbp:has |
2801
' I underestimated him.' |
| gptkbp:has_achievements |
gptkb:FIDE_World_Cup_2005
gptkb:chess_match gptkb:Grand_Slam_Chess Multiple Championships Chess Theory FIDE World Cup winner multiple tournament victories numerous tournament victories FIDE rating of 2813 multiple tournament titles the highest Elo rating in history at the time the title of FIDE Grand Prix winner the title of FIDE World Champion winner of Linares winner of the 2005 FIDE World Chess Championship winner of the 2006 FIDE World Chess Championship winner of the 2008 FIDE Grand Prix winner of the 2010 FIDE Grand Prix winner of the 2011 FIDE Grand Prix winner of the 2012 FIDE Grand Prix winner of the 2013 FIDE Grand Prix winner of the 2014 FIDE Grand Prix winner of the 2015 FIDE Grand Prix winner of the 2016 FIDE Grand Prix winner of the 2017 FIDE Grand Prix winner of the 2018 FIDE Grand Prix winner of the 2019 FIDE Grand Prix winner of the 2020 FIDE Grand Prix winner of the 2021 FIDE Grand Prix winner of the 2022 FIDE Grand Prix winner of the 2023 FIDE Grand Prix winner of the 2005 Corus tournament winner of the 2008 Grand Slam Chess Final winner of the 2010 World Blitz Chess Championship winner of the 2010 World Rapid Chess Championship winner of the 2017 FIDE World Cup winner of the 2019 FIDE World Cup winner of the 2020 European Individual Chess Championship winner of the 2015 European Individual Chess Championship |
| gptkbp:has_artwork |
autographed boards and pieces
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| gptkbp:has_awards |
multiple chess awards
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| gptkbp:has_child |
Veselin Topalov Jr.
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| gptkbp:has_community |
active in chess forums
Global Chess Community |
| gptkbp:has_content |
gptkb:King_and_Pawn_Endgame
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| gptkbp:has_education |
Chess Training Programs
Topalov Chess Academy self-taught and formal training |
| gptkbp:has_events |
gptkb:chess_match
International Tournaments organizes chess exhibitions Tbilisi Chess Festival Tbilisi Grand Prix 2019 |
| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
gptkb:Modern_Chess
Young Players modern chess modern chess strategies |
| gptkbp:has_nationality |
gptkb:Bulgarian
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| gptkbp:has_programs |
Chess Engines
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| gptkbp:has_skill |
gptkb:High
gptkb:Strong strong |
| gptkbp:has_social_media |
gptkb:Instagram
gptkb:Twitter_account active on social media active on chess.com |
| gptkbp:has_style |
Aggressive
aggressive play dynamic play dynamic and tactical |
| gptkbp:has_team |
gptkb:Bulgarian_national_team
Topalov vs Anand 2008 |
| gptkbp:has_title |
gptkb:Topalov
gptkb:chess_match Veselin Toppy Tosho |
| gptkbp:has_voice_line |
gptkb:King's_Indian_Defense
|
| gptkbp:has_written |
chess books
|
| gptkbp:head_coach |
gptkb:none
gptkb:Viktor_Bologan gptkb:Veselin_Topalov gptkb:chess_match young chess players former coach of Bulgarian national team Veselin Topalov Sr. |
| gptkbp:highest_point |
gptkb:2015
2801 2813 2811 |
| gptkbp:highlights |
gptkb:2005_World_Champion
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Topalov
|
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Bulgaria
Bulgaria's chess scene |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Mikhail_Tal
|
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Fischer
gptkb:Garry_Kasparov gptkb:Kasparov Kasparov and Karpov |
| gptkbp:is_active_in |
gptkb:1980s
gptkb:1988 as of 2023 international chess community |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
one of the strongest players of his era
|
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
chess literature
|
| gptkbp:is_from |
gptkb:Bulgaria
|
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
Strategic Thinking
Chess Literature |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
his endgame skills
strategic play aggressive playing style his contributions to chess theory aggressive play style his tactical abilities his innovative opening strategies his preparation and opening repertoire |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
chess elite
|
| gptkbp:is_played_by |
gptkb:chess_match
Chess Olympiads multiple chess tournaments in various chess leagues multiple chess games the Corus tournament the European Team Chess Championship the Grand Slam Chess Final the Grand Slam Chess Tour the Tal Memorial the World Rapid and Blitz Championships |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
gptkb:FIDE
|
| gptkbp:is_represented_in |
Bulgaria in international competitions
|
| gptkbp:is_respected_by |
gptkb:football_club
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
chess strategies
opening preparation creative tactics world chess championship |
| gptkbp:learns_move |
gptkb:51._Bf4
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influential Chess Player
influential figure in chess history Modern Chess History |
| gptkbp:marketing_strategy |
positional play
Positional Play |
| gptkbp:media_appearances |
interviews and documentaries
|
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Chess Magazines
|
| gptkbp:mentor |
local coaches
|
| gptkbp:multiplayer |
active
|
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:Bulgarian
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:The_Tiger
gptkb:Veselin_Topalov |
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
gptkb:FIDE_World_Chess_Champion
gptkb:chess_match FIDE World Cup winner Grand Slam Chess Champion Grand Slam Chess Association Champion winning the 2005 FIDE World Chess Championship Winner of the 2005 FIDE World Chess Championship Winner of the 2008 Grand Slam Chess Final |
| gptkbp:notable_appearance |
gptkb:2005
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| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:2006_World_Chess_Championship
2005 FIDE World Championship Topalov vs. Anatoly Karpov Topalov vs. Garry Kasparov Veselin Topalov vs. Vladimir Kramnik |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
gptkb:30._Bxe4
gptkb:41._Bg3 45. Bg3 67. Bf4 |
| gptkbp:notable_games |
gptkb:2006_World_Championship_match
gptkb:2005_World_Championship Topalov vs. Anand, 2010 Topalov vs. Ivanchuk, 2005 Topalov vs. Kramnik, 2006 Topalov vs. Morozevich, 2005 Topalov vs Kramnik, 2006 Topalov vs. Kramnik Topalov vs Kramnik 2006 Topalov vs Anand 2008 Famous Chess Matches Topalov vs Anand 2006 Topalov vs. Carlsen, 2012 participated in online tournaments |
| gptkbp:notable_match |
gptkb:World_Chess_Championship_2005
Topalov vs Kramnik 2005 2006 World Championship match against Kramnik Topalov vs Anand 2010 Topalov vs Kamsky 2009 |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
I play to win.
Chess is a game of mistakes. |
| gptkbp:notable_recordings |
Most games played in a single tournament
|
| gptkbp:number_of_matches |
over 50
against various world champions |
| gptkbp:opened |
gptkb:Sicilian_Defense
gptkb:King's_Indian_Defense Topalov Variation |
| gptkbp:papal_bull |
active
|
| gptkbp:participated_in |
gptkb:football_match
gptkb:the_World_Cup gptkb:FIDE_World_Rapid_and_Blitz_Championships gptkb:European_Team_Chess_Championship gptkb:World_Rapid_Chess_Championships gptkb:FIDE_Grand_Prix gptkb:Grand_Slam_Chess_Tour gptkb:Kramnik gptkb:World_Chess_Cup gptkb:Candidates_Tournament gptkb:World_Chess_Championship_matches gptkb:chess_match gptkb:Champions_Chess_Tour gptkb:FIDE_Candidates_Tournament Candidates Tournaments FIDE Grand Slam Chess Tour FIDE World Chess Championship Cycle the Chess World Cup the Dortmund Sparkassen Chess Meeting the World Chess Championship matches |
| gptkbp:personal_life |
married
|
| gptkbp:philanthropy |
supports chess in schools
|
| gptkbp:philosophy |
Aggressive Play
aggression and initiative |
| gptkbp:played_for |
gptkb:Magnus_Carlsen
gptkb:Vladimir_Kramnik gptkb:Viswanathan_Anand gptkb:Boris_Gelfand gptkb:Bulgaria gptkb:Levon_Aronian gptkb:Hikaru_Nakamura gptkb:Fabiano_Caruana gptkb:Ivanchuk gptkb:Garry_Kasparov many world champions Bulgaria national chess team |
| gptkbp:published_by |
How to Play the Sicilian Defense
|
| gptkbp:publishes |
Chess Books
chess books My Best Games chess books and articles |
| gptkbp:rank |
top 10
among top players in the world |
| gptkbp:rating |
2780
2800 2801 2813 2770 2700+ 2800+ 2805 over 2800 2782 2811 |
| gptkbp:recognizes |
Chess Awards
|
| gptkbp:registration |
gptkb:sports_event
gptkb:World_Correspondence_Champion gptkb:chess_match International Grandmaster European Champion World Cup Winner World Blitz Champion World Rapid Champion World Junior Champion 2900010 1300010 World Blitz Team Champion World Rapid Team Champion World Chess960 Champion World Senior Champion 13000100 World Youth Champion World Team Champion World Armageddon Champion World Knockout Champion World Online Champion World Team Armageddon Champion World Team Armageddon Team Champion World Team Blitz Champion World Team Blitz Team Champion World Team Chess960 Champion World Team Chess960 Team Champion World Team Knockout Champion World Team Knockout Team Champion World Team Rapid Champion World Team Rapid Team Champion |
| gptkbp:repertoire |
gptkb:Sicilian_Defense
D4, E4 |
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Sofia,_Bulgaria
|
| gptkbp:resides_in |
gptkb:Sofia
|
| gptkbp:retirement_year |
gptkb:2020
|
| gptkbp:rival |
gptkb:Kasparov_vs_Kramnik
gptkb:Magnus_Carlsen gptkb:Vladimir_Kramnik gptkb:Viswanathan_Anand gptkb:Gelfand gptkb:Kramnik gptkb:Garry_Kasparov gptkb:Anand Topalov vs Anand Kramnik rivalry |
| gptkbp:signature_move |
gptkb:27._Bf4
gptkb:29._Bg3 gptkb:31._Bf4 gptkb:33._Bg3 gptkb:35._Bf4 gptkb:37._Bg3 gptkb:43._Bf4 gptkb:47._Bf4 gptkb:49._Bg3 gptkb:53._Bg3 gptkb:55._Bf4 gptkb:63._Bf4 gptkb:65._Bg3 gptkb:69._Bg3 |
| gptkbp:social_media |
gptkb:Twitter_account
|
| gptkbp:sponsor |
Various Companies
Various sponsors |
| gptkbp:spouse |
Nadia Topalov
|
| gptkbp:status |
active
active player |
| gptkbp:style |
aggressive
aggressive play dynamic play tactical dynamic and tactical |
| gptkbp:style_of_play |
gptkb:Dynamic
aggressive tactical Counterplay |
| gptkbp:tactics |
sacrificial play
known for tactical brilliance Complex Tactics |
| gptkbp:team |
gptkb:Bulgaria
gptkb:Bulgarian_national_team Bulgaria national chess team |
| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:1997_FIDE_World_Cup
gptkb:chess_match multiple |
| gptkbp:training |
chess academies
practical approach |
| gptkbp:website |
topalov.com
|
| gptkbp:winner |
gptkb:FIDE_World_Chess_Championship_2005
gptkb:FIDE_World_Chess_Championship gptkb:2005_FIDE_World_Chess_Championship gptkb:chess_match gptkb:World_Chess_Championship_2005 multiple national championships multiple super tournaments the FIDE World Cup the Linares tournament the Sofia tournament |
| gptkbp:youth_club |
gptkb:Bulgarian_Chess_Federation
Chess Club of Bulgaria Chess Club Sofia Chess Club of Sofia |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Smyslov
gptkb:Kramnik |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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