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Viktor Korchnoi vs Anatoly Karpov
Karpov-Korchnoi Candidates Match (1974)  ·  English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense. Queens Indian Formation (A17)  ·  1/2-1/2
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Kibitzer's Corner
May-11-07
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  Ulhumbrus: One alternative to 8 Bd2 is 8 Nd2, and another is 8 a3 Bxc3+ 9 bxc3. Instead of 9 0-0-0, 9 a3 Bxc3 10 Bxc3 may have been tried by Korchnoi somewhere.
Jan-09-13
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  stoy: The 1974 final candidates match was a de facto World Championship match since Fisher did not play any more.

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