World Chess Champ Topalov Gets Golden King

Sports | December 21, 2005, Wednesday // 00:00
World Chess Champ Topalov Gets Golden King World Chess King Vesselin Topalov (R) was presented with a golden King specially made for him after he was once again declared Sportsman of month by Pressclub Bulgaria. Photo by Yuliana Nikolova (Sofia News Agency)

World Chess King Vesselin Topalov was presented with a golden King specially made for him.

He was picked for the third time in 2005 sportsman of the month after his received the support of all 26 editorial teams participating in the inquiry of Pressclub Bulgaria.

Topalov saw a chessboard with all wooden pieces but the King at the awarding ceremony. He later received the golden King for his achievement. Also on Wednesday Topalov was awarded with the golden badge of Pressclub Bulgaria, whereas the chess master's mentor, Silvio Danailov, swept the Coach of The Month prize for the second time.

In January and May Topalov was also picked Sportsman of the Month of Pressclub Bulgaria.

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