TOPALOV (with computer help) Cheater
There's a new book on San Luis which renews the old rumors that Topalov cheated, especially in the first half of the tournament. I remember reading one GM's interview who suggested that Topalov later accused Kramnik of cheating in their match (a patently ridiculous claim when you look at the moves they played) in much the same manner that he had cheated.
I think this list is romantic, and doesn't give enough credit to the brilliant tacticians that are playing today.
So Topalov cheated his way to a 0-2 start?
What??? Topalov scored 6.5/7 in the first half of the San Luis 2005 event.
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TOPALOV (with computer help) Cheater
There's a new book on San Luis which renews the old rumors that Topalov cheated, especially in the first half of the tournament. I remember reading one GM's interview who suggested that Topalov later accused Kramnik of cheating in their match (a patently ridiculous claim when you look at the moves they played) in much the same manner that he had cheated.
I think this list is romantic, and doesn't give enough credit to the brilliant tacticians that are playing today.
So Topalov cheated his way to a 0-2 start?