Play Like A World Champion: Kasparov vs Karpov
Anatoly Karpov and Garry Kasparov fought five world championship matches between 1984 and 1990. Check out the highlights from the greatest rivalry in the history of chess!
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Karpov vs Kasparov 1984
In 1984 Karpov and Kasparov began their rivalry with a match to six wins. Karpov struck first with this game three win and quickly gained a 5-0 lead. However, Kasparov never allowed the final point.
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Kasparov vs Karpov 1985
In 1985 Kasparov and Karpov played a match limited to 24 games. When the dust settled, Kasparov became the 13th World Champion by a score of 12.5-11.5. Here's the 16th game.
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Kasparov vs Karpov 1986
1986 was another tight match, but again Kasparov refused to lose and retained his title 12.5-11.5. Here's the key 22nd game.
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Kasparov vs Karpov 1987
In 1987 Karpov qualified for a fourth match against Kasparov and it was the most exciting one yet! Karpov won the second game here and nearly took back the title.
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Kasparov vs Karpov 1990
In 1990 "the Ks" played one final match, featuring many incredibly complex games. Kasparov once again kept the title, 12.5-11.5.
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