Classic game analysis
Kasparov's Crown: Anatoly Karpov vs Garry Kasparov
Kasparov survived Karpov's must-win pressure and launched the counterattack that made him world champion.
- White
- Anatoly Karpov
- Black
- Garry Kasparov
- Year
- 1985
- Result
- Black won · 0-1
- Opening
- B85
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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