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Chess legends to repeat their historic rivalry

Published: 21 September, 2009, 14:58

A retro match between world chess legends Anatoly Karpov and Garry Kasparov will kick off in Valencia on Monday, marking 25 years since their first clash for the sport’s world crown, Komsomolskaya Pravda reports.

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2 COMMENTS

Gazza September 22, 2009, 02:38 quote

Its good to see Kasparov getting back to the game that made him famous. As a politician he is an utter failure, while as a chess player he is still a true Champion of the game,

Count Cash September 22, 2009, 10:04 quote

Spot on Gazza, everyone needs play to their strengths, not open their weaknesses for all to see. Some people, despite their direct experience, often find themselves a mere pawn, instead of a grandmaster!

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