Anatoly Karpov vs Garry Kasparov (1986)

Anatoly Karpov vs Garry Kasparov
Karpov-Kasparov World Championship Rematch (1986) · Gruenfeld Defense: Brinckmann Attack (D82) · 1/2-1/2

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Nov-19-03		Shadout Mapes: This game won a brilliancy prize in 10,000 pounds sterling, shared by both players. They say a perfectly played game by both sides leads to a draw, and this game is what comes to mind when I think of that. Swimming in complications.

Jan-26-06		whatthefat: A fantastically complex battle. There are so many subtle tactical points in this game, it's just beautiful.

Sep-22-06		positionalgenius: An incredible game,with both players playing the tactics well.Karpov's sac was met with an equally ingenious response.

Jul-13-07		Hesam7: I do not think this game as perfect as people say. An improvement for White would be: 24. Nxg6 and this is forced: 24. ... Kg8 25. Ne7 Kh8 26. Qg6 click for larger view White will end up a pawn up. Possible continuation 26. ... Rf5 27. gxh3 fxe3 28. Qxh5 Rxh5 29. Ng6 Kg8 30. fxe3 Bxb2 31. Rg1 b6 32. h4 Rc5 33. Nf4 Kh8 34. Re7 Bf6 35. Rxe6.

Jul-29-08		ToTheDeath: I agree with you <Hesam7>. it looks like Karpov missed a win with 24.Nxg6+

Jun-29-09		Knight13: <This game won a brilliancy prize in 10,000 pounds sterling, shared by both players.> Yeah, a very amazing game for a d4 opening.

Dec-27-09		Hesam7: Kasparov thinks that the best way to respond to Karpov's novelty was 15. ... bxc6 16. Ne7+ Kh8 17. Nxc6 Qb6 18. Ncxe5 Be6: click for larger view here he looks at 4 different continuations for White and concludes with: <Everywhere White has sufficient compensation for the exchange, but also Black, whose pieces are active, has no reason for complaint - his rooks may be able to display their strength.>

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