Topalov hot on Carlsen's heels


Veselin Topalov is hot on Norway's Magnus Carlsen's heels for the top spot in the World Chess Rankings.

On the live list, Topalov is just 2 points behind Carlsen.

Top Ten List

1 Carlsen 2813
2 Topalov 2811
3 Kramnik 2790
4 Anand 2789
5 Aronian 2781
6 Mamedyarov 2760
7 Grischuk 2758
8 Wang Yue 2751
9 Ivanchuk 2750
10 Svidler 2745

Comments

SM said…
whose photo is this? Topalov?
February 21, 2010 at 12:44 PM
Menas Jagadish said…
Ha ha! That's Topalov :)
February 22, 2010 at 7:12 AM
John said…
I agree with you, his games are amazingly clean and strong. Awesome, considering his age!...
October 22, 2010 at 12:34 AM
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