Bulgaria's Chess Giant Drops World Cup in Russia

Politics | October 15, 2005, Saturday // 00:00
Bulgaria's Chess Giant Drops World Cup in Russia Bulgarian Veselin Topalov, the new king in world's chess, will not participate in the World Cup championship to be held at Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia. Photo by ajedrezcampeonatomundial2005.com

Bulgarian Veselin Topalov, the new king in world's chess, has announced he will not participate in the World Cup championship to be held at Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia.

"I don't think I will join the World cup championship. In the near future I plan to take a rest and write a book, " Topalov told Russian daily Sport Express.

The World Cup chess will be held at Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia, from November 26 to December 18.

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