Why is Topalov look down upon so much?

Nonsense. I've put up a post about Toiletgate in the General Discussion, with some facts that might be helpful, given the mess of badly remembered statements in this thread.

Topalov will be toppled off by Anand.

 Were the allegations of being physically threatened reasonable as well ? If so, how come Kramnik isn't in jail yet ?

I have no clue. I don't claim I know everything and few (if any) members of Chess.com can trully claim to know everything. So I don't rush my judgement.

1. Topalov has decided to play "Sofia" rules, even though this is a FIDE World Chess Championship...and therefore should be playing under FIDE WCC rules...as Anand clearly pointed out...he demands this, he demands that...and he is not even the World Champion.

2. Topalov has indicated that he will not speak to Anand directly, nor wants any conversation during matches...isn't this like anti-social behaviour? I've never seen a chess match at this level where GMs "chat"...so what the heck is Topalov talking about.

3. Kramnik was accused of cheating by Topalov with no proof. Even if you suspect something, I am sure there is proper procedure in place to address this. When you come out in public and accuse someone of cheating...make sure you can back-up what you are saying...else you look like a j..k a.s 

Kramnik of course was vindicated after some investigaton by FIDE. And this, was the genesis of the bad blood between them.

When it comes to chess play, Topalov is great, and I love following his match play...but his fan base, and respect meter is leaking badly.

Well, I could even see how Topalov might have suspected cheating of some sort, but that he felt that his life was in danger... come on.

No there isn't.

Yes, there is. There's no problem if both players don't offer a hand shake, but if one player leaves his/her opponent's hand "en prise", he/she is forfeited.

BTW, Danailov tried that dirty trick too, with one of his soldiers (other than Topalov). 

o.O

The point is clear if you read the letter, which was issued the day after the complaint. The FIDE appeals committee investigated, found the complaint full of exaggerations, found no credible evidence to sustain the complaint, and nevertheless took action to alter playing conditions in a manner that reduced opportunities for the far-fetched scenario alleged in the complaint.

When you state, "A disturbing thing about the Elista incident is that FIDE actually didn't checked the accusations until the match was over," two possibilities exist:

1) you did not follow closely the events during or after their occurrence, or

2) you are lying.

I'm inclined to believe the former. I suspect that you are relying on unsupported allegations in the Bulgarian press, and either did not know or forgot about the FIDE investigation.

Have a look at the following link, it gives some specifics about the Elista event:

http://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/kramnik---elista---and-the-quottoiletquot

Kramnik was pacing back and forth between his rest room and the adjoining toilet.

As to the handshake rule. Yes, there is a rule that players should shake hands at the start of a game, but it doesn't lead to immediate forfeit, which was demonstrated at Corus when Cheparinov refused to shake Short's hand. Cheparinov was first declared in forfeit, and Short was later forced to play Cheparinov as the forfeit ruling should have been made after a stern warning had been delivered by the arbiter, and not immediately as was the case.

Cheparinov refused to shake Short's hand because of accusations Short had made against Topalov/Danailov in connection with the Elista match.

As to Topalov's adherence to the Sofia Rules there's nothing wrong in that - and it's just a ploy to have cover for wearing down Anand as the match progresses, by playing on in positions that are obviously drawn.

As players aren't allowed to speak to each other during play, the fact that Topalov communicates through the arbiter shouldn't get us too upset.

Personally, I find the "play on in draws" very instructive, and definitely better than this recent game between Guseinov and Mamedyarov.

"As to Topalov's adherence to the Sofia Rules there's nothing wrong in that - and it's just a ploy to have cover for wearing down Anand as the match progresses, by playing on in positions that are obviously drawn."

So then, if a player desires to adjust his pieces, he calls over the arbiter and says "J'adoube" to him and then centres the pieces? Isn't that just pure nonsense? How can that be less annoying for Topalov than the traditional whispered warning? Anand must be a real gent not to wring every ounce of goodness/annoyance out of the situation.

this whole thread is bloody hilarious !! rules! rules! rules! - try playin' rugby - u never know which rules is which whenever u turns up !! - but u still plays the game an' gets on with it - it called 'gettin' the best out of life' - try it - it most rewardin'

About topa's personality and toiletgate, it is similar to USA accusing japan throwing bombs in USA and destoried the cities of USA in 1945

The funny thing is that the only player that does offer draw in this match, so far, is Topalov, sure he does it through the arbitrator, but it seems Anand is really sticking it to Topalov for demanding the Sofia rules.

dude, you might be reprimanded by a moderator for posting statement like this.  You should avoid such historical themes as some members of chess.com are descendants of the victims of WW2.

when we should at least be considerate of others' feelings, right? 

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