The New Immortal Game: Kasparov-Topalov 1999 – GM Varuzhan Akobian

September 6, 2016 NHaselton Chess Lectures

Saint Louis Chess ClubTue, September 6, 2016 5:00pmURL:
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Grandmaster Varuzhan Akobian reviews the brilliant encounter between Garry Kasparov and Veselin Topalov. Topalov bravely played the Pirc, and Garry forced Veselin’s King to the first rank.

2016.08.25
Garry Kasparov vs Veselin Topalov, It (cat.17), Wijk aan Zee (Netherlands) (1999): B07 Pirc defence
http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1011478

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