Classic game · 1987White won

Seville Comeback

White

Garry Kasparov

vs

Black

Anatoly Karpov

Kasparov needed to win the final game in Seville and delivered a patient, controlled victory to retain his title.

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White
Garry Kasparov
Black
Anatoly Karpov
Year
1987
Result
White won · 1-0

Why this classic game matters

Under maximum pressure, Kasparov built the position slowly before converting his must-win chances.

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