The world chess championship clash in Sofia will be the match of my life, says GM Veselin Topalov
The first move in the WCC match between Veselin Topalov and Vishy Anand will be made in Sofia’s Military Club on April 23. In an exclusive interview with the Standart, Veselin talks about how it feels to play for the world chess title on home ground.
Vesko is always in a good mood
Photo: Anton Chalakov
- Are you ready to play against Anand?
- My preparation for this important match started in November last year and passed through several stages – Palma de Mallorca, the Canary islands and two weeks in the southern Bulgarian town of Sandanski. Everything’s normal for now.
- Do you have the feeling that this will be the match of your life?
- Probably yes.
- The organizers have met all requirements of Anand, but he still refused to play according to the local rules.
- I think Anand has adopted it as his strategy to reject all proposals of the Bulgarian organizers.
- What are Anand’s strong points and weaknesses as a chess player?
- He is an incredible talent, he has exceptional intuition and fast reactions, but he is forty years old and his shape isn’t as good as it was in his twenties. I guess he may have some problems with motivation.
- How can Anand surprise you psychologically?
- I will be surprised if he brings a few shamans in the hall.
Source : Standart News
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