Nadia Toncheva
Bulgarian Chess Talent: Three Players Crack Top 30 in FIDE Rankings
In the latest global chess rankings for April, several Bulgarian players have made noteworthy strides, with Antoaneta Stefanova, Nadia Toncheva, and Veselin Topalov securing spots among the top 30 in their respective categories. Meanwhile, Nurgyul Salimova has achieved a remarkable record ranking, signaling Bulgaria's continued prowess on the international chess scene.
Nurgyul Salimova Misses World Chess Medal by Half a Point
Nurgyul Salimova, representing Bulgaria, clinched the fourth position at the World Rapid Chess Championship in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. This three-day event showcased Salimova's prowess as she garnered 8 points out of 11 in an intense battle of wits.
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.