Ivan Cheparinov
Bulgarian Chess Stars Shine Bright in World Rapid and Blitz Championship Opener
Bulgarian chess talents made a strong opening statement at the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Ivan Cheparinov and Nurgyul Salimova take an early lead in the men's and women's rankings, showcasing exceptional performances on day one.
Bulgaria's Nurgyul Salimova and Nadya Toncheva in the Top 10 of Chess Rankings
In the chess rankings for December, Nurgyul Salimova is in the top 5 for girls in classical chess and in blitz and rapid, and Nadya Toncheva is in the top 10 in rapid.
Bulgaria’s Chess Pride Nurgyul Salimova is 4th in the World Rankings, 3 more Bulgarians in the Top 25
A total of four young Bulgarian chess players found a place among the top 25 of the FIDE world rankings for girls published today.
Nurgyul Salimova fell by one position compared to October and is fourth in the ranking with an ELO of 2412.
Nurgyul Salimova with a Record Rating in the FIDE Rankings
The silver medalist from the World Chess Cup Nurgyul Salimova recorded a record rating in the World Rankings of the International Chess Federation.