Topalov gives opponent multiple pawn weaknesses, wins easily
Svidler vs Topalov, 2008  (B12) Caro-Kann Defense, 36 moves, 0-1
"Topalov is absolutely gonna rip Kamsky to shreds" -- Nakamura
Topalov vs Kamsky, 2006  (D15) Queen's Gambit Declined Slav, 42 moves, 1-0
Topalov curshes Svidler's Grunfeld in 29 moves, exchange sac
Topalov vs Svidler, 2008  (D86) Grunfeld, Exchange, 29 moves, 1-0
21...Rc7!! A fantastic move, starting a powerful counterplay
Kamsky vs Topalov, 2009  (C65) Ruy Lopez, Berlin Defense, 32 moves, 0-1
Topalov vs F Vallejo Pons, 2008  (C64) Ruy Lopez, Classical, 62 moves, 1-0
Topalov *easily* defeats Chinese super-GM Wang Yue
Topalov vs Y Wang, 2009  (D17) Queen's Gambit Declined Slav, 33 moves, 1-0
Topalov's 40 ... b4-b3+! self-block leads to victory over Chuck
Ivanchuk vs Topalov, 2009  (B99) Sicilian, Najdorf, 7...Be7 Main line, 54 moves, 0-1
Magnificent Topalov win over Van Wely from Corus 2006
Van Wely vs Topalov, 2006  (D15) Queen's Gambit Declined Slav, 43 moves, 0-1
Topalov's favorite game of his own
Topalov vs Kasparov, 1994  (B81) Sicilian, Scheveningen, Keres Attack, 28 moves, 1-0
Topalov sacs rook(!) when leading mini-match, crushes opponent
Kharlov vs Topalov, 2004  (C24) Bishop's Opening, 53 moves, 0-1
Topalov gives a virtuoso performance in the handling of knights
Ponomariov vs Topalov, 2007  (E71) King's Indian, Makagonov System (5.h3), 58 moves, 0-1
Aronian vs Topalov, 2008  (E00) Queen's Pawn Game, 60 moves, 0-1
Topalov vs S Zhigalko, 2008  (E15) Queen's Indian, 40 moves, 1-0
A tremendous victory over Moro on way to winning the Zug GP
Morozevich vs Topalov, 2013  (A33) English, Symmetrical, 55 moves, 0-1
Topalov vs Nisipeanu, 2012  (E15) Queen's Indian, 40 moves, 1-0
A *clutch* win for Topa that wins the 2012-13 Grand Prix series
Topalov vs Morozevich, 2013  (C41) Philidor Defense, 42 moves, 1-0
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