Antoaneta Stefanova
Bulgarian Chess Teams Face Mixed Results in Olympiad Round
In the 5th round of the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Bulgaria's women's chess team secured a narrow 2.5:1.5 victory over Latvia. Antoaneta Stefanova and Nurgyul Salimova won their games on the first two boards, defeating Laura Rogule and Ilze Berzina, respectively. Viktoria Radeva managed a draw with Agnesa Stepania Ter-Avetisyan on the third board.
Bulgaria's New Chess Champion: Nurgyul Salimova Surpasses Antoaneta Stefanova
Nurgyul Salimova, hailing from the village of Krepcha, has claimed the top spot in women's chess in Bulgaria, surpassing former world and European champion Antoaneta Stefanovain the latest FIDE rankings, just a day before her 21st birthday.
Bulgarian Chess Maestro Antoaneta Stefanova Secures Silver in European Rapid Championship
In a dazzling display of strategic prowess, Antoaneta Stefanova secured a silver medal at the European Rapid Chess Championship held in Monte Carlo. The seasoned Bulgarian chess grandmaster showcased her skills in 11 intense games, where competitors grappled with a time constraint of 15 minutes per move, plus an additional 10 seconds.
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.
15-year-old Bulgarian Girl is U16 World Chess Champion
Bulgarian girl - first in the world of chess. This is 15-year-old Nurgul Salimova, from the small village of Krepcha in Targovishte area, who has been on the top of the world ranking for chess for under 16 years.