World Chess Championship 1986

The World Chess Championship 1986 was a contractual rematch between Anatoly Karpov and Garry Kasparov, following Kasparov’s 1985 world championship win. Games 1-12 took place in London, while games 13-24 were held in Leningrad. British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher oversaw the color selection in a match where Kasparov successfully defended the world championship title. It was the third showdown between these Soviet giants.

Garry Kasparov – Anatoly Karpov 12,5 – 11,5


Game 1


Game 2


Game 3


Game 4


Game 5


Game 6


Game 7


Game 8


Game 9


Game 10


Game 11


Game 12


Game 13


Game 14


Game 15


Game 16

Game 17


Game 18


Game 19

Game 20

Game 21

Game 22

Game 23

Game 24

World Chess Championship 1986 Garry Kasparov
World Chess Champion 1986 Garry Kasparov

World Chess Championship 1986

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