Breaking news: Russian chess journalists Yuri Vasiliev has now confirmed that the semifinal Candidates Match between Veselin Topalov and Gata Kamsky will take place in Lvov, Ukraine, for a prize fund of US $750,000. The full story, including Yuri’s verbatim interview with Chernenko, will appear tomorrow on ChessBase. Here are some available details:
| Event | WCC Challengers Match Kamsky-Topalov 2008 |
| Organiser | VAT ZTO Prodexport and Rondo Holdings S.A., Kiev, 03150 Ukraine |
| Date | 26th November 2008 to 11th December 2008 |
| Venue | Potockis’ Palace Lviv, 15 Copernicus st. Lvov, Ukraine |
| Prize fund | US $750,000 (+ $150,000 for FIDE and $35,000 for FIDE expenses) |
