Countdown to Kamsky-Topalov
February 11, 2009
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Tournament venue, photo courtesy chessdom.com
The first game of the Gata Kamsky-Veselin Topalov match (Sofia, Bulgaria, February 16-28) begins less than one week from today. Wake up early to root on the American World Championship Qualifier! Watch the games live on the official website, chessdom.com and the Internet Chess Club. The official match page recently launched, and contains further information. Chess Life Online coverage will include exclusive onsite reports from GM Ian Rogers.

Match Schedule

February 16 - 18.00 EET  - Official opening
February 17 - 15.00 EET (8 AM EST) - Game 1
February 18 - 15.00 EET (8 AM EST) - Game 2
February 19 - Rest Day
February 20 - 15.00 EET (8 AM EST) - Game 3
February 21 - 15.00 EET (8 AM EST) - Game 4
February 22 - Rest Day
February 23 - 15.00 EET (8 AM EST) - Game 5
February 24 - 15.00 EET (8 AM EST) - Game 6
February 25 - Rest Day
February 26 - 15.00 EET (8 AM EST) - Game 7
February 27 - 15.00 EET (8 AM EST) - Game 8
February 28 - Tie breaks

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GM Gata Kamsky in his most recent tournament, Corus Chess 2009,
Photo IM Jan Van de Mortel