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Review: Kasparov on Modern Chess Part 2:
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Kasparov vs Karpov
Contrary to what many people will tell you, the “chess match of the 20th century” was not Fischer-Spassky, Reykjavik 1972. It was Karpov-Kasparov, Moscow 1984. No wait, make that Karpov-Kasparov, Moscow 1984 and
1985. Of course, Fischer’s brilliancy and eccentricity, as well as the
political situation between America and the Soviet Union made the
Reykjavik match extremely sensational, but from a ”classical drama”
point of view, the fight in ‘72 was really too much of a one-man-show. Read more
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We would like to encourage all the juniors at the club to enter the Oxon Junior Congress 2009, which is a two day event held over Wed 8th & Thu 9th April 2009. The tournament is being held at Abingdon School. Click Here for the entry form.
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For all who like to play ‘human’ Blitz chess we will have regular Blitz Nights. 1st money prize: 1’500,- Fini (= €150); this is also a Grand Prix Prix series. The next Blitz Night will be on 28.03.2009 (Sat). Further details
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