The Legend: Veselin Topalov - GM Ben Finegold - 2015.07.30

Grandmaster Ben Finegold used to dislike former FIDE Champion Veselin Topalov. Now he has great respect for the Bulgarian. This tribute will prepare you for Topalov's inclusion in the 2015 Sinquefield Cup.

Veselin Topalov vs Ruslan Ponomariov, MTel Masters (2005): E15 Queen's Indian, Nimzovich variation (exaggerated fianchetto)
Topalov vs Arkadij Naiditsch, Dortmund Sparkassen 2005 (2005): D37 Queen's Gambit Declined, 4.Nf3
Vladimir Kramnik vs Topalov, Corus (2005): B90 Sicilian, Najdorf, Byrne (English) attack

[jorymil]

37:15 "Somebody like Ponomariev, if he was doing a puzzle book, and that was the answer, he would solve it in less than one second and go to the next puzzle. But when somebody's attacking you and attacking you and attacking you, and you have to watch out for every threat, it's easy to miss stuff." So true.

[БоянКушев-ър]

As a Bulgarian my myself I am so proud of Topalov and I want to thank you for teaching your students about it you are a great guy

[garrettdeutermann]

Finegold for President 2016. Foreign policy stances such as "put it in H!" And "the Ukraine is weak!" Domestic policy: "You.... INCORRECT! and "Voting is fun. But if you send me money your vote counts more."

Finally, a politician I can trust.

[samuelrosenbalm]

Finegold is without a doubt the best lecturer at the CCSC. I wish all the videos from this channel were Finegold lectures.

[beeble]

10:40 "And he played Bb1. Somebody in the class tell me why he played bishop to b1."
_Very_ disappointed that nobody replied, "Always retreat." Clearly the correct answer.

[leventeadamszabo]

"As you can see, both of the knights are pinned and they are both attacked. So if I was with either colour, I would resign. It's too complicated for me."
Another instant Finegold-classic. :D

[WorldOfDeepThought]

24:23 "So if I was either color I would resign." XD

[Sphere]

"I hope nobody's hymen broke"

- Ben Finegold.

[drivenbythewill]

Keep the Finegold lectures coming Scholastic Centre!!!

[meu]

I've not played chess for about ten years but these videos are very addictive.

[donatellovocca]

Next trip overseas will be to St Louis! This GM deserves my full thanks for giving me so many lessons for free!!!

[mainka]

Awesome games ! Looking forward to seeing him play next month

[kevindubois]

I love Ben's in depth analysis spoken in layman terms for beginners. Great channel, great content

[Crazeyfor]

I wish Ben would have shared his reason for not liking Topalov back when. A fun lecture to watch. Thanks Ben

[renehenriksen]

" - MR. FINEGOLD!!", As they would say in The Matrix, " - You´ve done it again! You´ve insulted us all and at the same time made us love you and forgive you! That must make you a candidate for the combination of the year!"

[thomasstokes]

at 24:21 (not questioning taplov by any means) why not Qa4+ with idea of capturing bishop on b4

[StygianStyle]

I thought he was going to say: "Because they are.... Two wild and crazy guys!"

[jeffsmith]

So at 24:59 Nxd4

is there something wrong with Qa4+ first

[romainleonardy]

min 43, where does the queen go when black plays d5 after Nc3??

[nupiaq]

can you add a legends playlist please, i enjoy watching the legend series.