Modern Classics

Karpov-Kasparov, 1985

Karpov-Kasparov, World Chess Championship, Moscow 1985, game 16

In the presented game of the World Championship match from 1985 Kasparov impressively paved the way to winning the title. As in the 12th game of the match he again sacrificed a pawn early in the opening. Although Karpov came prepared for it, his preparation was inferior to Kasparov's, which reached as far as move 19. Thanks to his active pieces Black got full compensation for the pawn, but White's position contained no weaknesses and was still looking solid. Kasparov conducted the game with great precision and energy. After 10 more moves, Karpov could hardly find any available squares for his pieces.

The video explains many small and often prophylactic moves in the 13th World Champion's play, which ultimately helped him to achieve complete domination on the board and score a magnificent victory.