Topalov, Veselin – Kotsur, Pavel

2752 2012 · White wins (resignation, time or agreement)

Veselin Topalov, former World Champion (2005) and one of the most electrifying players of his generation, renowned for his ultra-aggressive style and complication-filled games, takes on Pavel Kotsur in an Old Benoni in 2012. A famous off-board anecdote: his 2006 World Championship match against Kramnik was overshadowed by the notorious 'Toiletgate' scandal — proof that chess drama is not always confined to the board!