Chessdom.com has completed a large photo gallery with hundreds of photos of the match Anand – Topalov. They have been compiled in a special album in which today more photos will be added.
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One of the photos in the Anand – Topalov photo gallery
While it is still uncertain when will Anand arrive to Sofia, and whether the schedule will be altered, another inspection of the playing hall took place Monday afternoon.
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Mr. Hans-Walter Schmitt (second from left), who is representing Anand’s team, is politely declining interviews and statements. We respect Anand’s wish to maintain privacy before the match start.
The stage is spacious and well illuminated
The space for the observers
The special curtain was installed and tested
The outside view on the Military Club
Sports minister Svilen Neikov and the organizing committee of the Topalov – Anand 2010 held a press conference yesterday at 11:00 local time. They confirmed that everything is ready for the match, including the playing hall, the special curtain, the hotels and facilities, and the opening ceremony program.