Veselin Topalov
Also known as Veselin Aleksandrov Topalov, Veselin Alexandrov Topalov, Veselin A. Topalov
Bulgarian chess grandmaster
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Veselin Topalov is a Bulgarian chess grandmaster who achieved world-class status in competitive chess. He is notable as one of Bulgaria's most successful chess players and a prominent figure in international chess competition.
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Veselin Aleksandrov Topalov (Bulgarian: Весели́н Алексáндров Топа́лов, pronounced [vɛsɛˈlin toˈpalof]; 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. He lost his title in the World Chess Championship 2006 against Vladimir Kramnik. He challenged Viswanathan Anand at the World Chess Championship 2010, losing 6½–5½. He won the 2005 Chess Oscar.