Timman: Die längste Partie - Die Fünf Matches zwischen Kasparow und Karpow um die Schachweltmeisterschaft Klassiker the last few years have

the last few years have seen a dramatic rise in its popularity

KID and Grünfeld

Vasily Smyslov no longer takes part in chess tournaments

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2) The Grand Prix Attack

Timman: Die längste Partie - Die Fünf Matches zwischen Kasparow und Karpow um die Schachweltmeisterschaft Klassiker the last few years haveOn September 10, 1984, the World Chess Championship match between Anatoly Karpov and Garry Kasparov began in Moscow. The clash between the reigning world champion and his rebellious young challenger was eagerly awaited, but no one could have guessed what an epic battle it would be. Over the next six years, they would play five matches for the highest title, establishing one of the fiercest rivalries in the history of the sport. The matches lasted a