In the unifying match for the title of FIDE World Champion, we shall support Veselin Topalov, Azad Rahimov, Azerbaijan`s Youth and Sports Minister exclusively told Trend today.
According to him, taking into consideration that fact if the Bulgarian grand master gains a victory over Russian Vladimir Kramnik, then Azerbaijani grand master Teymur Rajabov will play just with Veselin Topalov this year. Therefore, Azerbaijani chess funs are interested in the Bulgarian grand master`s victory over the Russian chess player. It is known that we signed an agreement both with the Bulgarian State Youth and Sports Ministry, and the existing World chess champion. That agreement envisages the holding of Veselin Topalov`s next match just with Teymur Rajabaov if the Bulgarian chess player win Vladimir Kramnik. That is why in the match to be held in Elista in a day or two, we shall support the Bulgarian, underlined Mr. Rahimov.
Notably, Bulgarian State Youth and Sport Agency Head Veselina Lecheva paying her official visit to Azerbaijan will leave Baku for the Russian City of Elista where the match to be held.
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