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Russians Kasparov, Karpov Rekindle Chess Rivalry

Russian grand masters meet in Spain for series of matches

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(Newser) – More than 25 years after their rivalry gave chess, and Russia, a much-needed jolt, former champions Garry Kasparov and Anatoly Karpov will face off for a series of matches in Spain, beginning tomorrow, the Telegraph reports. The younger Kasparov took Karpov’s world title in 1985, and then seemed to mirror the ascendancy that brought Mikhail Gorbachev to power.

But Kasparov, at 46 a dozen years junior to Karpov, plays down experts’ assessments that he’s the favorite in Valencia: “I have not played a serious game for 5 years, which makes me doubt that I will be capable of recapturing my instinct.”

Former chess world champions Anatoly Karpov, left, and Garry Kasparov are seen during a 2007 interview.
Former chess world champions Anatoly Karpov, left, and Garry Kasparov are seen during a 2007 interview.   (AP Photo)
Former chess world champions Garry Kasparov, left, and Anatoly Karpov, right, shake hands at a news conference in Valencia, Spain, today.
Former chess world champions Garry Kasparov, left, and Anatoly Karpov, right, shake hands at a news conference in Valencia, Spain, today.   (AP Photo)
Former chess world champion Anatoly Karpov plays chess during an exhibition match in Valencia, Spain, today.
Former chess world champion Anatoly Karpov plays chess during an exhibition match in Valencia, Spain, today.   (AP Photo)
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Jayster999
Sep 21, 09 7:38 PM CDT
Yawn. Post deep blue, this stuff is just not so interesting. Now if someone could channel the spirit of Bobby Fischer, and then destroy both the Russkies at chess AND vodka drinking--THAT would be worth watching. Reply
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Robert_Dada
Sep 21, 09 7:41 PM CDT
Don't worry Jayster, I'm sure an article about Chutes and Ladders is coming that will satisfy your intellectual appetite.
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Collusive
Sep 21, 09 11:17 PM CDT
thanks jayster, for using the defibrillator to keep xenophobia running.
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Jayster999
Sep 21, 09 7:48 PM CDT
The fact that I'm not familiar with that game puts the ball back into your court, Dodo. I am well aware of the complexities of chess and have a respect and appreciation for the game. That doesn't change the fact that watching two grandmaster play is roughly as exciting a spectacle as watching the grass grow. Reply
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Robert_Dada
Sep 21, 09 9:34 PM CDT
Well I've spent many a days with toddlers Jay. On the intellectual scale you almost compare (though you do consistently come up short) so I figured you would know the game. The fact that you don't means that sadly, I overestimated your intellectual abilities. Ah, such is life...
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