Classic game · 1977Black won

Karpov's Offer

White

Stefano Tatai

vs

Black

Anatoly Karpov

Karpov placed his queen where a pawn appeared able to capture it, relying on a precise tactical refutation.

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White
Stefano Tatai
Black
Anatoly Karpov
Year
1977
Result
Black won · 0-1

Why this classic game matters

The queen offer works because the apparent capture opens lines and leaves White unable to meet the follow-up.

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