Vladimir Kramnik
Bulgaria's Chess Grandmaster Topalov Drops Out of Top 20
Renowned Bulgarian chess player Veselin Topalov has slumped below the world's best 20 players for the first time for more than 16 years.
Global federation FIDE's fresh ranking indicates he is now positioned on the 21st spot, five spots below the previous place which he gained in April.
Bulgaria's Chess Grandmaster Slumps to 16th Place in World Ranking
Veselin Topalov, the Bulgarian chess grandmaster, has moved eight spots down in the standard international ranking, showing his worst results since 2000.
As of April 2016, he is No 16 in the World Chess Federation (FIDE)'s Standard ratings.
Bulgaria's Chess Grandmaster Veselin Topalov Retains Leadership in St. Louis
The Bulgarian chess grandmaster Veselin Topalov retained his leadership position at the Sinquefield Cup, which is taking place in St. Louis.
In a game from the third round, Topalov playing with black pieces drew with Viswanathan Anand from India at the 31st move.