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Topalov: “if someone’s looking to create a provocation they’ll always find something”

Seldom have truer words been spoken than these by Topalov in an interview with the Bulgarian Topsport newspaper. Originally posted here.

Do you expect any more whims from [Anand’s] team?

Topalov: I don’t think so. The organisation’s been at such a high level that there’s barely anything left to object to. But if someone’s looking to create a provocation they’ll always find something.

Also from the interview:

Apart from the location and the opponent what is different between this battle and the one with Kramnik?

Anand is a true champion, balanced and a machine for winning at all types of chess – blindfold, blitz, classical… He’s not a genius, but is naturally talented, born to play chess. This allows his play to be quick and error-free, while I play slowly and well.

Later a full translation of the interview was published at Chessdom.

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