Beloslava Krasteva
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.
Bulgarian Women Shine with Victories at European Chess Championship
In a remarkable display of skill and resilience, Bulgarian chess players secured three wins and two draws in the eighth round of the European Individual Classical Chess Championship for Women. Held on the picturesque island of Rhodes in Greece, the championship has seen Bulgarians making their mark on the international stage.
Bulgarian Women's Chess: Three Wins, a Draw, and Two Defeats at the European Individual Championship
The Bulgarian women participating in the European Individual Chess Championship for Women on the fourth day, held on the island of Rhodes, achieved three victories, one draw, and two defeats.
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.
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.
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.