Veselin Topalov: Selected Games of the Ex-World Chess Champion

This Veselin Topalov: Selected Games of the Ex-World Chess Champion is a chess book built around a carefully chosen set of games from one of modern chess’s most recognisable grandmasters. It focuses on Topalov’s dynamic, uncompromising style and on the practical fight behind the board.

What this book covers

Veselin Topalov has long been part of the world elite. He became known for bold, active play that appeals to ambitious club players as well as professionals. This book brings together selected games that show the qualities most closely associated with his chess: initiative, energy and a willingness to play for the full point.

The book is written by Azerbaijani Grandmaster Sarhan Guliev, who spent several years analysing Topalov’s games. The result is a collection of his favourite games, presented with detailed commentary. It works both as a study resource and as a book for readers who want to understand a modern, active approach to chess.

Why it stands out

The book is fully approved by Veselin Topalov, who also wrote the foreword. That makes it a particularly interesting choice for readers looking for chess literature based on serious analysis and Topalov’s own view of his career.

It is a natural fit for anyone who enjoys annotated games by top players, wants to improve their understanding of attack and initiative, or simply follows Veselin Topalov’s career. It also makes a strong addition to any chess book collection.

Veselin Topalov: “I hope that readers will enjoy this book. It only remains for me to say a huge ‘thank you’ to Grandmaster Guliev for his captivating analysis of my games.”

Key details

• Product type: chess book
• Subject: selected games of Veselin Topalov
• Author: Sarhan Guliev
• Foreword: written by Veselin Topalov
• Approval: fully approved by Veselin Topalov
• Focus: dynamic, active and uncompromising chess style
• Usage: chess study and training material
• Collection use: suitable for a chess book collection