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Eyeing Fide Post, Karpov Makes Indonesia Detour With his sights set on becoming the next president of the world-governing body of chess, Russian grandmaster Anatoly Karpov held a two-day meeting with local sports officials in Jakarta over the weekend. Karpov, considered one of the game’s greatest players and who shot to fame with his memorable battles against Garry Kasparov in the ’80s, on Friday sat with representatives of the Indonesian Chess Association (Percasi) to discuss his platform to promote the game. “I believe that chess is in danger, so it needs to see changes — changes in approach and its reputation,” the former world champion said in his first visit to the country in 10 years. Part of Karpov’s plan is to encourage more children to get into the sport. “It is very important to cooperate with organizations like Unesco because they are responsible for helping to improve education in the world. Chess can benefit by having a strong relationship with such groups,” the 59-year-old Karpov said. “Working with the Unesco and Unicef, for example, will be crucial in boosting the sport’s popularity in developing countries. These groups have programs that touch on a variety of issues, and chess can be combined with these programs,” he added. “Chess used to enjoy such a lofty stature, but that disappeared somehow and now I want to bring that back.” Karpov announced his intentions to run for the presidency of the International Chess Federation (Fide) during the 11th European Men’s and Women’s Chess Championships in Rijeka, Croatia, in March. Kirsan Iljumzhino is currently the Fide president. According to Russian news agency SarInform, the Russian Chess Federation has yet to officially nominate Karpov as its candidate, a prerequisite to the Fide polls. The elections will be held during the Fide Congress’s general assembly in Khanty-Mansisk, Russia, in September. Karpov last visited the country in 2000, when he competed in the Japfa Classic international tournament in Bali. He finished runner-up behind Hungarian grandmaster Judit Polgar. Karpov, who kicked off his Asian tour with a visit to China recently, said chess has a bright future in Indonesia. “You have thousands, or even millions, of chess players in your country. We are aware of how important Indonesia is when it comes to promoting the sport,” said Karpov, who plans to visit 15 more countries in the region before the Fide election. Kristianus Liem, the Percasi spokesperson, said the association would look into Karpov’s platform thoroughly before deciding who it would vote. “We haven’t made up our minds yet, but [Karpov’s] visit is something we appreciate as it will go a long way in terms of our goal to promote chess in the country,” Kristianus said. “If he does win, we hope he can help us develop our coaches, because that’s what we lack — top-class coaches.” Karpov also held a coaching clinic, which was attended by players both young and old. Those who participated in the event included Indonesian grandmaster Susanto Megaranto and Irene Kharisma Sukandar, the country’s first woman grandmaster. Both of them will play in the Asian Games in Guangzhou, in November. Karpov comes in a long line of great Russian chess players. He earned the grandmaster title as a 19-year-old in 1970 and became world champion from 1975 to 1995 and the Fide world champion from 1993 to 1999. However, it was his rivalry with fellow Russian Kasparov that made him world-renowned. They met five times with the world championship on the line, and Karpov’s record was one win, three losses and one draw.

Karpov to run for FIDE President13.03.2010 – Fifteen years ago Kirsan Nikolayevich Ilyumzhinov was elected President of the World Chess Organisation. At the next election during the General Assembly of the FIDE Congress, which will be held during the 39th Olympiad in Khanty-Mansiysk in September this year, he faces a challenge by former World Champion Anatoly Karpov. Press release. Press releaseRijeka, March 12th Anatoly Karpov announced his candidature for the FIDE president Today a press conference was held during the visit of the Ex World Champion Anatoly Karpov at the 11th European Individual Men and Women's Chess Championship in Rijeka. The meeting was attended by grandmaster and journalist Vlado Kovacevic, the president of the Executive Committee Damir Vrhovnik and one of the best chess players of all times Anatoly Karpov. It is important to mention that this conference was transmitted live through the official Championship web site. The introduce was given by Vlado Kovacevic who explained the importance of the arrival one of the most important chess figure in the history at this Championship in Rijeka. Karpov was welcomed by the president of the Executive Committe Damir Vrhovnik who pointed out that it is an exceptional honor and pleasure to host a worldwide famous chess player whose arrival represents a great recognition for the organizers and also for Rijeka and Croatia. Grandmaster Karpov annonced his candidacy for the president of the World Chess Federation and pointed out that he is ready to use his chess fame around the world. He said that if he became the president, his first step will be the Federation' reorganization as well as finding a major sponsors that will allow accoure more efficient FIDE activities. Karpov considers that it is necessary to remove the current negative FIDE image in the world, and that the main thing is to respect our own rules. He note that by now he founded numerous chess schools and clubs all over the world, and than he recalled the times when he was the world's leading chess player. On the question of how to restore the old glory of chess, Karpov said that the national federations must highlight the big names of world chess so they could obtain new sponsors. "I was at Croatia 30 years ago, and the organization of this Championship in Rijeka delighted me. The organizers provided ideal conditions for a large number of players and so I congratulate them for the excellent organization“, Karpov said.

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www. Welcome to the Anatoly Karpov International School of Chess Seven-time World Chess Champion Anatoly Karpov established his first U.S. school in Lindsborg, Kansas. Anatoly Karpov has numerous chess schools throughout the world. World Chess Champion Anatoly Karpov in Lindsborg Welcome to the Anatoly Karpov International School of Chess. Chess is not only a game, but a proven learning tool to help students with problem solving, which in turn leads to improved math and reading scores. The International Chess Institute of the Midwest (ICIM), that operates the famous school, promotes chess in education, both in the public and private sectors. ICIM is organized exclusively for educational purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. Courtesy Small World Gallery - Lindsborg, Kansas Anatoly Karpov Welcomes You to the Anatoly Karpov International School of Chess Anatoly Karpov welcomes you to the Karpov Chess School and explains the benefits of learning chess. Karpov Welcomes You to Chess Karpov School Wraps Up 2009 Season Anatoly Karpov and Chess School President Marck R. Cobb The Karpov Chess School ended its 2009 schedule of activities with the Ninth Annual Lindsborg Open on December 19. In an unusual turn of events, 16 year-old Thorton Bonner, of Spring Valley, Kansas decided to enter the Lindsborg tournament, although he had never played in a U.S. Chess Federation (USCF) sanctioned event. After five grueling rounds, Bonner found that he tied for first place, along with fellow Kansans Taimoor Noor, Jason Wawrzaszek, and Vladimir Inglesias. "This is the ninth consecutive year that we have held the Lindsborg Open," said Chess School Director Tom Brownscombe. "It is always held around Christmas, so it's now established as part of the chess tradition in the Midwest." Noor won the first place trophy, based on tiebreaks, and Bonner took home the trophy for best result by an unrated player. Chess players typically compete in their own rating category, determined by USCF ratings, to assure they are paired with players with similar skill levels. Kansas Chess Association treasurer Laurence Coker, Overland Park, and James Smith of Missouri shared first place for players rated under 1800. Fifth grader Brian Jiang of Sunrise Christian Academy in Wichita earned 3 points to win the first place trophy for players rated under 1600. C.J. Armenta, who traveled from Missouri, also scored 3 points to earn first place in the under 1500 category. The Purdy family from Oxford, Kansas, have become well known in chess circles by winning numerous team and individual championships in scholastic tournaments. Gabriel Purdy took home the trophy for the best performance by a player rated under 1300. His sister Hannah, who is the current Kansas Girl's Champion, won the first place trophy for best performance by a female. Lindsborg fifth grader Tristan Donaldson won the trophy for best performance by a player rated under 1000. "It's good to see local students compete in our tournaments," said Marck Cobb, president of the International Chess Institute of the Midwest (ICIM). "We hope to increase this number in the upcoming year." ICIM, a non-profit charitable corporation, owns and operates the Karpov Chess School. Scholarships and Chess Camps Through the generosity of donors, the chess school awarded 17 scholarships to area students to attend the two chess camps held at the Karpov School in July. Many students would not have been able to attend without the scholarships. Students attending the weeklong camps were treated to instruction by one of the top chess grandmasters in the United States. Grandmaster Var Akobian, winner of the 2007 World Open, not only taught the students chess, but also showed them the finer points of soccer during their free time. The chess school's director, Tom Brownscombe, worked alongside Grandmaster Akobian and Chris Purdy to provide instruction to the 49 students from throughout the United States who attended the camps. President Marck Cobb and Karpov in Russia In June, Marck Cobb and his son Layton, at their own expense, boarded a plane to Moscow; at the same time Mikhail Korenman and three other families from Chicago also boarded a plane for Moscow. The combined group of seven adults and seven young people became known as the "American Delegation." The group had a their photo taken in Red Square before going to meet Anatoly Karpov. Karpov and the American Delegation boarded another plane to Surgut, arriving around midnight. Upon getting off the plane, they were greeted by a display of Northern Lights. "We couldn't see any darkness between sunrise and sunset," said Cobb. After a couple of bus rides, the group arrived in Poikovski, a small town in Siberia where Karpov has a chess school. Some in Lindsborg may recall, it was Poikovski that sent a number of their young people to Lindsborg to compete and get to know their host families. Poikovski boasts a cultural center that serves 22 smaller surrounding communities. Their cultural center employs seven instructors, who in turn provide instruction to about 500 students. Over the next few days, students from both countries competed with one another, and despite language difficulties they managed to make some friendships. Another Lindsborg alumni flew in to join the main tournament; Grandmaster Alexander Onischuk visited Lindsborg on several occasions, where he taught at the chess school. Other grandmasters from throughout the world also arrived for the competition. The American student team placed fifth out of several teams in the Poikovski Youth Tournament. Upon leaving Poikovski, the Americans made their way to St. Petersburg and Moscow where they relaxed and toured. The Russians were holding another tournament in the city of Voronezh, the 13th International Chess Festival. The Americans took the train to Voronezh and played several matches with Russian students. Karpov Chess School president Marck Cobb offered a scholarship to any student who would fly to Lindsborg. "It was a wonderful experience for students from different countries to get to know one another," said Cobb "It's all possible because of chess." Director Brownscombe and Area Schools Director Tom Brownscombe expanded the chess school's reach by teaching chess in the local schools, such as St. Mary's in Salina, Canton-Galva, and the Lindsborg Virtual School. Tom also officiated at several national tournaments during 2009. Brownscombe won the Kansas State Chess Championship in July. The Kansas championships have been held in Lindsborg for several years. This is the second Kansas Championship win for Brownscombe. He previously won it in 2007. He is also the former Nevada State Champion. Social Chess The Karpov Chess School hosts social chess nights every first and third Thursday of each month at 7p.m. Beginners are welcome. More information can be obtained by going to the school Website: or call 785-227-2224. 2009 Chess Camps Karpov Chess Camp - Session I - July 12-17, 2009 - CLICK IMAGE TO LINK TO CHESS CAMP PHOTOS AND INFORMATION Karpov Chess Camp - Session II - July 19-24, 2009 - CLICK IMAGE TO LINK TO 2009 CAMP PHOTOS AND INFORMATION Tom Brownscombe - 2009 Kansas State Chess Champion Kansas Chess Association Official Laurence Coker Congratulates Brownscombe on Winning the Championship Third Presidential Awards Reception - May 16, 2009 Scholarship and Medalist Winners - Back Row: Kyle Burris, Nathan Bray, State Representative Clark Shultz, Nathan Stewart, Michael Christian: Front Row: Alex Shultz, Nick Reinert, Nicholas Bray, Ryan Grant, Robert Osborne, Rachel Hasch and Emily Hasch Awards Reception Awards Reception Awards Reception Awards Reception Awards Reception Awards Reception Awards Recepton May Quads - 2009 Tom Phillips - Winner Section 1 Kyle Burris - Winner Section 2 Spring Quads 2009 Bryan Jiang is the overall spring quad champion with a total of 9.5 out of a possible 12 points Director Brownscombe & Top March Quad Winner Peter Rupprecht Terry Wright - Top Quad Winner - 4/18/09 Kansas Girls' Championship - Polgar Qualifier - April 18, 2009 Director Brownscombe Congratulates Hannah Purdy, Kansas State Girl's Champion LtoR: Rachel Hasch 3rd, Hannah Purdy 1st, Namana Rao 2nd Movie Company Shoots Film at Karpov Chess School The movie AuPair Kansas features scenes shot in the Karpov Chess School. The comedy drama, that includes a chess component, is about a recently widowed woman who hires a Norwegian soccer player to come to a small town in Kansas to be a male au pair and to help raise her two sons.The movie stars the Norwegian comedy actor Havard Lilleheie and Spencer Daniels who recently played a young Brad Pitt in the movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button which opens Christmas Day. Spencer also is cast in the upcoming new Star Trek movie. The movie has been selected as one of the finalists to be shown at the New York Film Festival during the summer of 2009. It is scheduled got general release later this year.

25 years ago: termination of the first K-K match15.02.2010 – It was one of the most controversial decisions in chess history: on February 15, 1985, the President of FIDE Florencio Campomanes terminated the World Championship match between Anatoly Karpov and Garry Kasparov after 48 games. Twenty years later "Campo" spoke about the reasons for the step he took. A new book published in Russia contradicts his version. Video and book extract. 25 years ago: termination of the first K-K match The World Chess Championship 1984, which was a "first to win six games" match, started with four victories in the first nine games by the reigning champion Anatoly Karpov. At that point, with experts predicting a quick 6-0 whitewash, his challenger did something extraordinary: playing super-solid chess Garry Kasparov dug in and battled Karpov to 17 successive draws. He lost game 27, then fought back with another series of draws until game 32, his first-ever win against the World Champion. The 1984 match between Kasparov and Karpov was abandoned after 48 games Another 15 successive draws followed, then Kasparov won two games: 47 and 48. With Karpov was still leading by five wins to three, the President of FIDE, Florencio Campomanes, flew in from FIDE and, in one of the most controversial decisions in chess history, terminated the match (it would be replayed as a "best of 24" match in November 1985). Here is the full score of the match, which broke the previous 34-game record for a world title match between José Capablanca and Alexander Alekhine in 1927. You will have to scroll to the right to see all of it: In August 2005 Campomanes was at a FIDE Congress in Dresden, Germany. During a pause in the deliberations he sat down in the restaurant outside the Sport Hotel for a 45-minute interview with Frederic Friedel for ChessBase Magazine. The following section touches on the termination of the 1985 match and "Campo" gives the reasons for the step he took. The book Campomanes speaks about in the above interview has, to the best of our knowledge, not yet appeared. But another one has – a fairly explosive exposé of the interference of the Russian KGB in the course of world chess. The book is entitled "The KGB plays chess" and is available here – you can google for other sources. It is only available in Russian and a German translation ("Der KGB setzt matt – Wie der sowjetische Geheimdienst die Schachwelt manipulierte", Exzelsior Verlag 2009). The authors are Boris Gulko, Viktor Korchnoi, Vladimir Popow and Juri Felschtinski. We currently do not have the original Russian version, but translating from the German translation this is what it says about the termination: "FIDE President Campomanes, who was already a KGB agent, was persuaded with the help of numerous promises and presents to prevent Karpov's defeat at any expense. At the same time [USSR Chess Federation President, Vitaly] Sevastianov turned to Campomanes. With the signature of [deputy chairman of the KGB] Bobkov a proposal was finally sent to the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union to terminate the match and start again with a 0-0 score. The intention was to avoid the impression that the decision favoured Karpov. But mainly people did not want to displease Kasparov's powerful patron Gaidar Alijev. The Central Committee supported the proposal of the KGB and Campomanes terminated the match." The above is one of the tamer sections of the book. Read the whole thing and shudder! The book is due to be published in the Fall of 2010 by Hanon Russell of Chess Cafe. Title: The KGB Plays Chess – The Soviet Secret Police and the Fight for the World Chess Crown, by Boris Gulko, Vladimir Popov, Yuri Felshtinsky and Viktor Kortschnoi [192 pages, ISBN: 978-1-888-690-75-0, SRP: $19.95]. Unlike the Russian and German books the English-language edition will have approximately three dozen photographs. Here's an excerpt from an interview conducted by Hanon with Garry Kasparov after the publication of the fifth volume of the series My Great Predecessors. Garry Kasparov: I remember for game forty-nine we analyzed the Scheveningen. We looked at this complicated line. I was very happy, and I wanted to take my chances with both black and white. Kasparov being interviewed by Hannon Russell Hanon Russell: Did you have any idea that some sort of fiasco would occur? GK: I thought it was all over after game forty-seven when they first had this attempt with Kinzel and running back and forth. I turned it down. I had no interest in doing that. For me, the fact that I rejected all these back door maneuvers proved that that’s it. Campomanes taking the decision was not part of my consideration. HR: The Soviet Federation was pressing hard to get the match stopped. Campomanes allied himself with them, and so did Karpov; although Karpov for the public perception was acting if he was against it. GK: He still signed it. He signed Campomanes demand. HR: And you refused. GK: I refused, yes. As Campomanes said, the champion agrees and the challenger will abide. I remember that in that room I had no allies. You can ask Averbakh, he was very quiet. They all wanted this just to be over, because there was a clear order. I remember Sevastyanov saying, “Anatoly, sign it. It is a good paper.” As I said in the book, Karpov’s only problem was the rematch; he wanted to make sure the rematch was guaranteed if he loses the match in September. That’s it. One thing that we can still argue is whether Campomanes had another decision to announce, and upon seeing me in the audience [of the press conference] he changed it. You never know. With me in the audience the momentum could have changed. I was not supposed to be there. It was Rona Petrosian who called my mother and said if Garry is not there he will not forget it for the rest of his life. He must be there, because anything can happen. Read the full interview here (PDF) See also: Bisik-Bisik with Garry Kasparov – Part 2

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Chess Notes By Harold Dondis and Patrick WolffSeptember 19, 2009 Karpov and Judit Polgár were participants in the Zurich Chess Club’s 200th Anniversary rapids tournament held over this past summer. Polgár has been fairly inactive recently and Karpov is down on his luck; but still no one expected them to share last place with just 2.5 points. Here is a game in which these great Grandmasters played each other, a Nimzo-Indian Defense in which Karpov has White, Polgár Black. Discuss COMMENTS (0) Karpov Polgár 2009 Zurich Chess Club 200th Anniversary Nimzo-Indian Karpov Polgár Karpov Polgár White Black White Black 1. d4 Nf6 17. Bd3! d5? (d) 2. c4 e6 18. Bxe4! dxe4 3. Nc3 Bb4 19. Nd2 (e) Ne8 4. Qc2 O-O 20. dxc5 bxc5 5. a3 Bxc3+ 21. O-O Nd6 6. Qxc3 b6 22. Qc3 f6 7. Nf3 d6 23. Ba3 Rc8 8. b4 Bb7 24. Ra1 Qa7 9. Bb2 a5 25. Nb3 Qb6 10. e3 Ne4 26. Bxc5! (f) Rxc5 11. Qc2 axb4 (a) 27. Qd4 Rxb5 12. axb4 Rxa1+ 28. cxb5 Qxb5 13. Bxa1 Na6 29. Qxd6 Qxb3 14. Qb3 Qa8 (b) 30. h3 h5 15. Bb2 c5 31. Ra7 Kh7 16. b5 Nc7 (c) 32. Qc7 1-0 In this game, Polgár attacks along the Queen’s Rook file and puts her faith in an attack of Karpov’s Queen Knights pawn. Polgár’s 17th move simply shows that she is out of practice. Karpov exchanges Bishop for Knight doubling Polgár’s Kings pawns and tying up her White squared Bishop. So crippled, she can hardly survive and soon succumbs. a) I believe a more usual plan is 11. . .Nd7 followed by 12f5. Polgár’s plan tries to exploit the weakness of the b-pawn right away. b) Perhaps 14. . .Ng5!? is worth consideration? c) This is a curious decision; the consistent choice would seem to be 16. . .Nb4 to take advantage of the b4 square. d) The immediate try for activity with 17. . .Qa5+ 18.Ke2 Ra8 does not work because after 19.Ra1 Qxa1 20.Bxa1 Rxa1 21.Bxe4! Bxe4 22.dxc5! dxc5 (22Rb1 23.Qxb1 Bxb1 24.cxd6; 22bxc5 23.b6) 23.Qb2 followed by 24.Qe5, White has an overwhelming advantage. But Black needed a better move than the one played e) . . . because now White has a positionally winning game. Black has nothing to compensate for her shattered pawn structure and horribly passive minor pieces. f) This position was practically forced from move 20 onward, and now this little combination wins easily for White. Annotations by grandmaster Patrick Wolff, a two-time US champion who offers chess exercises and more at www.wolffchess.com.

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Ive always wondered who would have won the World Championship Match between Karpov and Fischer (1975), the one that never happened. In the 'Match of the Century' Fischer defeated Spassky (in my opinion) easier than expected. It is almost sad that the Soviet Champion did not get to fight Fischer over the board, as in those days Chess was very politically orientated as well. Does anyone have any opinions as to who would have won??

Karpov is a Best Chess Player for Tournaments, Team and Mathes! « Forums home Forums > General Chess Discussion Post New Topic Jump to forum: Select One...General Chess DiscussionChess OpeningsGame AnalysisGame ShowcaseDaily Chess PuzzlesMore PuzzlesEndgame StudyChess PlayersChess.com CommunityFun With ChessChess Books & EquipmentChess News & BuzzScholastic ChessChess OrganizersTournamentsLive ChessChess MentorPremium MembersOff TopicHelp & Support Edit | Delete 17th February 2009, 10:33am #1 by AWARDCHESS Los Angeles United States Member Since: May 2008Member Points: 10061 Karpov is a Best Chess Player for Tournaments, Team and Mathes! Greg QUOTE 17th February 2009, 10:44am #2 by bjazz Kuopio Finland Member Since: Jan 2009Member Points: 46 no. I am QUOTE Edit | Delete 17th February 2009, 10:47am #3 by AWARDCHESS Los Angeles United States Member Since: May 2008Member Points: 10061 bjazz's Online Chess Profile My Complete Profile My Live Chess Tatu Janatuinen Kuopio, Finland Rating: 1299Last Game: Feb 17, 2009Member Since: Jan 8, 2009" Are you a Futurist? Greg QUOTE 17th February 2009, 06:03pm #4 by h777 Canada Member Since: Nov 2008Member Points: 912 AWARDCHESS how can show peoples profiles!? QUOTE 17th February 2009, 06:16pm #5 by NM ozzie_c_cobblepot United States Member Since: Feb 2008Member Points: 1319 It's just cut & paste. I'm a big fan of Mr. Karpov. Of the champions of the past half century, his style is closest to my own. This probably means that I should study more games of Tal, Tupalov, and Tate! QUOTE Edit | Delete 17th February 2009, 08:21pm #6 by AWARDCHESS Los Angeles United States Member Since: May 2008Member Points: 10061 To h777: Just Select the frame of Text, that you need, Click right Button of Mouse, Click "Save", while still holding the framed Text. After you find a right place, Click right side of Button, and Click "Past". If nothing appear, that it means You are at B -Version of www.chess.com! Log out, And Log in on the A- Version! If nothing happening, Log Out, and Get a Drink! Tomorrow everything will Work at www.chess.com!+ By the way, you have to get a Premium Membership, just tonight, before Tomorrow! or you will see a B- Version forever! Greg QUOTE Edit | Delete 17th February 2009, 08:25pm #7 by AWARDCHESS Los Angeles United States Member Since: May 2008Member Points: 10061 To Ozzie: Study more games of Erik! It will be a great for your good mood! Greg

Karpov- Kasparov! Unfinished Business for Players and Sponsors! « Forums home Forums > Fun With Chess Post New Topic Jump to forum: Select One...General Chess DiscussionChess OpeningsGame AnalysisGame ShowcaseDaily Chess PuzzlesMore PuzzlesEndgame StudyChess PlayersChess.com CommunityFun With ChessChess Books & EquipmentChess News & BuzzScholastic ChessChess OrganizersTournamentsLive ChessChess MentorPremium MembersOff TopicHelp & Support Edit | Delete 15th June 2008, 11:26pm #1 by AWARDCHESS Los Angeles United States Member Since: May 2008Member Points: 9975 I was been at the 19 game of Karpov's first Chess Match with Garry Kasparov, at the Moscow. Kasparov was wery red faced and think a lot, but finally he sacrified the pawn to Karpov, and find the draw. Karpov was looks very relaxed at the one of the Greatest Podium In Moscow... The biggest Russian artists envy for Karpov for that uncared ability to be at the full focus and explosion, without any fear and confusion. He was natural born artist! He walked most of the time , when his partner was thought about the position. on the board. It's was a time, when the Karpov lead 4:0! But the Match was not finished, as it's must be done! Some persons, behind the curtains stopped it ... Money winning the battles!.. I have nothing to prove it, in that case... But the Big Names stood behind the Kasparov all the way up, and later... Sponsors!? QUOTE 20th June 2008, 08:54pm #2 by jorimer aparri Philippines Member Since: May 2008Member Points: 3 I owned a book entitled Kasparov's Greatest Games, vol. II. and as i review his games and apply them,i felt the deep pressure my opponent had been experiencing, sometimes i won and sometimes not. but rest assured i'm improving in my chess career.QUOTE Edit | Delete 21st June 2008, 05:00pm #3 by AWARDCHESS Los Angeles United States Member Since: May 2008Member Points: 9975 Kasparov Is the big chess player! Big Mind! Chess author, too..! Now , he even became a Candidate to President to Russia, last spring... He cannot win it at he Russia, but, anyway, it's a nice try! But, at the first two chess matches with Karpov, the G. Aliev put the red carpet to Chess Trounce to Kasparov...