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Topalov-Kasparov Chess960 exhibition match

Overview

The Clutch Chess: The Legends Chess960 exhibition match, held at the Saint Louis Chess Club, concluded with Veselin Topalov defeating Garry Kasparov.

During the second day of competition, Topalov held a significant lead with a score of 8.5 to 3.5. The match utilized the Chess960 format, featuring rapid and blitz games with a scoring system where victory values increased daily.

On the third and final day, Topalov secured the win with a final score of 16:8. Although Kasparov attempted a comeback by winning the first rapid game of the final day, Topalov clinched the match by winning both blitz games. Topalov attributed his victory to a pragmatic approach to time management during time scrambles. Topalov earned $90,000 in total prize money and bonuses, while Kasparov finished in second place with $54,000.

Entities

Veselin Topalov · Garry Kasparov · Saint Louis · Saint Louis Chess Club · Clutch Chess: The Legends Chess960

Timeline

  1. 11 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Veselin Topalov defeats Garry Kasparov in Chess960 legends match

    Veselin Topalov defeated Garry Kasparov 16:8 to win the Clutch Chess: The Legends Chess960 match in Saint Louis, earning a total prize of $90,000.

  2. 13 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Veselin Topalov leads Garry Kasparov in Chess960 match

    Veselin Topalov leads Garry Kasparov 8.5 to 3.5 in the Clutch Chess960 exhibition match in Saint Louis, heading into the final day of the $144,000 tournament.

Sources

clubz.bg · es.chessbase.com · gong.bg · ruse.news · saintlouischessclub.org · sportal.bg · telegraph.bg · world-today-news.com