Classic game · 1978White won

Baguio Knights

White

Anatoly Karpov

vs

Black

Viktor Korchnoi

Karpov won a tense championship point against Korchnoi, with active knights and king pressure deciding the struggle.

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White
Anatoly Karpov
Black
Viktor Korchnoi
Year
1978
Result
White won · 1-0

Why this classic game matters

Karpov's Baguio win over Korchnoi came in a tense title match, where active knights and king pressure earned a key point.

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