Classic game · 1985Black won

Kasparov's Crown

White

Anatoly Karpov

vs

Black

Garry Kasparov

Kasparov survived Karpov's must-win pressure and launched the counterattack that made him world champion.

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White
Anatoly Karpov
Black
Garry Kasparov
Year
1985
Result
Black won · 0-1

Why this classic game matters

With the title at stake, Kasparov met Karpov's attack with active defense and a decisive break of his own.

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