Karpov vs Kasparov - 1984 World Chess Championship Match - Game 27

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The 1984/1985 World Chess Championship match between Anatoly Karpov and Garry Kasparov lasted from September 10, 1984 to February 8, 1985. Prior to game 27, there were 17 consecutive draws, and Karpov was leading the match with 4 wins to Kasparov's 0. After 13 moves an endgame arose where the biggest factor, when considering material, space, time, pawn structure and king safety, turned out to be 'time'. Could the master of strategy, Anatoly Karpov, convert his time edge into something tangible, or would the dynamic and aggressive Kasparov be able to battle back by injecting some dynamics into the position? The 1984 World Chess Championship Match was ultimately aborted after 48 games, making Karpov the de facto winner. At the time of the match being aborted, Karpov was leading 5 wins to 3 wins. A new match was scheduled to take place later in 1985.
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[@frest123]

Karpov's moves have always come off as delicious to me. There is much to admire in his play. Admist all the dynamic chess, very few people appreciate strategical play. :(

[@ChessNetwork]

Thank you in advance for any +1's/likes/shares etc... Enjoy! :)

[@JamesBu11]

Excellent analysis in dulcet tones, thank you.

[@Schutzstafell]

A classic matchup.. what a treat!

[@Tom-ul3rw]

When I'm playing chess and analyzing my moves, the voice in my head is Jerry's, lol.

[@kaewonf8]

Whose voice is in your head when you're not playing chess?

[@Zeekiel]

kaewonf8 Jerry’s...

[@daredevilofficial4100]

Tom Ikr?!?! I literally keep imagining him saying things that he’s never said in any video. His voice is stuck in my head, and it lullabies me to sleep everyday!!! XD

[@khiemho162]

Hallucination

[@Pintkonan]

I use a lot of his phrases and principles in my mind. (:

[@burt591]

Beautiful technique by Karpov

[@joshualavender207]

You're a good teacher, Jerry. Not everyone can make "dull" positional games so intriguing and instructive.

[@atableinthewilderness680]

Karpovs precision and prophylactic awareness are insane

[@Axartsme]

I misread it as "Kasparov vs Kasparov"... thought he was playing himself

[@the.seagull.35]

Kasparov would win that match easily, no contest.

[@linuskuehl7399]

I play with myself all the time

[@MordimersChessChannel]

That was the first tournament I've ever seen in the newspapers... didn't understand anything from the games at that time but it was interesting how the World is exciting about this match!

[@Tesuchpwnsu]

Beautiful game! Your analysis is so helpful, I definitely would not have understood the meaning behind 99% of the game by just flipping through it on my own. Thanks for the video!

[@mickeykhan05]

Great analysis as always. Only problem is the lack of activity on h2. Karpov needs to play more on ChessCube.

[@ChessNetwork]

:)

[@lopnezk1320]

Good video, Karpov is one of my favourite chess players.

[@LivingLegacy77]

You're a very good speaker. It's good that you put in your own thoughts of the position and don't just go through computer lines. Thanks Jerry.

[@miguelpanta]

prime karpov was a positional superpower. id love to see some of his games! thanks for your videos, jerry 🙏

[@myself9128]

Great video. Always learn from watching your analysis. Thanks

[@MrBanko8]

Great video! Thank you Jerry! I would not be upset if you do more of these. :)

[@schitaco]

I like when you stop and explain the strategic elements of the middle game...in this case, time vs. pawn structure. The middle game always seems to be about exploiting trade-offs between various elements, it's great practice to have a superior player go over these at a critical position.

[@MrSupernova111]

schitaco , I think Karpov was thinking about the game ending when he moved the rook to b5 and blocked the file with the bishop. That's some deep strategic goals. No wonder he was so hard to defeat.

[@claudiucojobv]

c6 was a brilliant move, quiet but brilliant given the context ... just amazing too see how accurate Karpov was during this game

[@rooksman64]

I would have played it too just based on damaging black’s pawn structure as well

[@Daggerfall40]

Very instructive game, especially the bit about converting one advantage into another, in this case, a short term, into a long term. Karpov plays so beautifully. Simple yet he sees so deeply into the position, and his pieces always feels harmonious.

[@behzadmahagmail]

Here I am adding some notes from the book "Garry Kasparov" by M.Yudovich to complement Jerry's excellent commentary: *8.Qd1-c2* a psychological approach. Karpov adopts the line first introduced by Kasparov himself against Timman, thus forcing him to fight against his own weapon. *11...Bf6xc3* in the event 11...Qxc5 12.Ne4 Qe7 13.Nxf6+ Qxf6 14.Rfd1, White has a positional advantage. *17...Bc8-b7?* This time Kasparov's positional judgement failed him. The Bishop should have been placed on d7 to guard the b5 square against invasion by the White pieces. *19...Nb6-d7* the sequel 19...Rac8 20.Ra5 Rc7 21.c4 Ba8 to protect the pawns on a7 and c5 is worth considering.

[@styx85]

This Karpov dude is no slouch.

[@aryesegal1988]

;)

[@rananandy4220]

;)

[@mr.orange8205]

;)

[@michelaraujo4375]

;)

[@alesigu845]

;)

[@Dr1nc]

You should definitely commentate professional live games like world championships. I don't know if you're making a living of chess commentary, but you really deserve too. You are by far my favorite channel on KZbin.

[@TomSwanPlaysGuitar]

Enjoyed the quick review at the end of your analysis. Please do that some more!

[@basmeisters3]

Great video and super explanation. Looking at chess this way makes the game seem so easy. The very smooth victories like this makes Karpov my favorite player. Thanks!

[@Silvermist78]

Fantastic commentary Jerry! Thank you!

[@robertocosta7092]

Nice Analysis Jerry! Really nice, Thank you!

[@ChessNetwork]

Thanks Roberto! :)

[@chessanalysis64]

Thanks Jerry, one of the best mentors on youtube , keep up the great work !!!!!!

[@MrSupernova111]

Beautiful game and analysis! Thank you!

[@mekey0709]

highly instructive review! more please

[@1337KickerAss]

Fantastic end game analysis!

[@DamonWakefield]

Terrific analysis as always. Thanks!

[@aryesegal1988]

Great analysis, Jerry. Thank you very much for the time and effort you invested in this, it helps me (and I'm sure others as well) a lot! :) Liked and fave'd..!

[@positivegradient]

As always, a great video! Enjoyed this battle between two legends, and the commentary. :)

[@damiandeamici490]

Wow! That was a great rook. I sure would like to see a video on rook activity, opening columns, rook lifts, etc. on the beginner to chess master series

[@Ratatosk80]

Great video. Easy to to understand analysis. Actually think I got some information that will stick. Usually I find that watching chess games on youtube is merely entertainment. Finding it very hard to remember analysis if I just passively watch it on a video. But this one was very well done, short concise and clearly demonstrating fundamental concepts. Great job.

[@adammilat-meyer5436]

excellent coverage... as always!

[@bregorforgett4983]

Wow really great commentary. Thanks jerry!

[@Buzzbox3rd]

Just brilliant deep thought by Karpov as it was for Kasparov , what a great display and well presented Jerry, very enjoyable to watch .

[@brunosupertramp1]

wow, a really interesting game! and your analysis is as always top notch jerry! enjoyed the video very much :) keep rockin

[@2Oldcoots]

Excellent!

[@akritskiy]

Awesome video, Jerry.

[@danielarthurs1698]

This is a great example game, with the opening simplifying it's a great game for learning from

[@martinwhalley3286]

After two defenses vs Korchnoi, Kasparov took three matches before he wore Karpov down. The first was insanity and after Kasparov won two games back to back, match was canceled (for Karpov's sake)

[@antikkumar7265]

BEAUTIFUL GAME

[@fadesk6865]

"Karpov was in the driver's seat." Hmm...

[@concars1234]

i love karpov's style

[@Murph756]

Can i like 7 times lol? Your voice is legit and i can tell you have integrity good job bro PLEASE keep it up!!!

[@beforever]

One of my favourite games.

[@senthilveeran1723]

Kasparov's self-belief is astonishing. From the brink of defeat he fought back. He defeated Karpov in a marathon 72 games[48(1984 WCC)+24(1985 rematch) ] www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/the-greatest-rivalry-the-sport-has-seen-as-yet/article5258354.ece

[@kasparov9]

He didn't defeat him though.....match was called off after all those games.

[@gokselkabaroglu2946]

Thanks

[@samuelyoung8103]

Wow, Karpov is amazing. 5 wins in a row against Kasparov?

[@kasparov9]

Yes..:) Young Kasparov, but Garry got stronger and stronger. And the rest is history.

[@kasparov9]

Shows how strong Karpov was, and people would give this Karpov no chance against Fischer 1975, what a joke.

[@Dyojenes]

Yes, but Kasparov went to win most of the following matches

[@gunakannuranimu7055]

But kasaparvo come back. He won

[@Stopitgetsomehelp3012]

​@kasparov9 1975 Karpov was far from 1984 Karpov, Fischer would have probably defeated him in 1975 but might have lost 3 years later

[@WilXuH]

no play at all for kasparov lol ;(

[@allanzhang7237]

This vid is great!

[@pawankulkarni3403]

Beautiful game!

[@archagrias]

Nice. Still waiting for a KvsK match from the 85. I do remember a Sicilian Defense by Kasparov that crushed (beautifully, by the way) Karpov. As said after the game "the knights decided the game". "It was the fight of 2 purebred against 2 donkeys" a brasilian commentator said. Thanks, Jerry.

[@Guitare_picking]

I don't say it enough, but your explanation sare so clear ! I enjoy all your videos so much, wonderfull job !

[@mpguitarra]

thanks jerry, these are our favorites.

[@infomatters.]

12th World Champion International Grandmaster Merit Master of Sport of the USSR Anatoly Karpov!

[@mattpiano3700]

kasporav: positions>tactics (decent tactics and strats) karpov: tactic>positions

[@syourke3]

17 consecutive draws! That would never have happened if Fischer was still playing.

[@MartyClevenger91]

Hi ChessNetwork, just wondering if you've any plans for playing warzones soon... have you seen the A.R.B. system videos here on youtube? Where ARB supposedly crushes rybka, houdini... Thanks for the great videos.

[@splashmt99]

Did Karpov fall victim to a Fischer curse? In the usual 24 game format, Karpov would have won this match going away. It’s only because of Fischer getting the format changed to a 6-game must win, that allowed Kasparov the chance to turn this around.

[@Heybuditsme]

Jerry you should stream sometime this week!

[@louiss2595]

Its funny how overhyped Kasparov is. 104/19/21 Draws/Karpov wins/Kasp Wins is the stats for their entire WC matches. Yet Karpov has won MANY more tourneys. Do the math. Beating Kasp, Krammnik, Anand etc. Karpov imho is in top 2 for strongest players of all time. He could shut down Tal, his style is so dynamic yet subtle its ridiculous.

[@kasparov9]

Ill give you math, chessmetrics gives Kasparov 17 2820+ tournament performances, Karpov had 4. Karpov never hit 2800, Kasparov was over 2800 from 1990 onwards. So who was overhyped again??:)) Not to mention beating Karpov 3 times in World Championship matches!! Who else could do that?? Perhaps even more impressive is the firmness with which Kasparov held onto his #1 spot. For a stretch of 18.5 years, not a single other player even came within 10 rating points of Kasparov on any of the monthly lists. Nobody else in chess history has come remotely close to having such a stretch of dominance like that

[@fernandowanderley8269]

Really really really really good

[@kaewonf8]

Boy those two really played some chess. 26. Bb3 looks dubious at first, but the B is more than a tall pawn - it holds white's Q-side together, most importantly the c pawn.

[@leandroearth]

Best match ever!! K x K for ever

[@mehmetyarali6805]

It is my first chess video. I want to know something. Why did it not finish?

[@Mattslayerable]

awesome

[@the5tigers]

those prep moves were amazing.. i wudve went straight for the pawn :S

[@BlackPawnMartyr]

thx

[@immabreakaleg]

Hi Jerry, Please provide pgn. I would click on a link for getting the pgn even though I get an ad for it.

[@elworld9617]

how can 17 dram even hapen o,o

[@tenderelementsorcerer6419]

Why wouldn’t you just play Bishop e4 on the white side to defend against the rook and bishop at the same time??

[@MrCubFan415]

12:19 Bition position? Bishop posishop?

[@begenchbegenjov1797]

here after queens gambit

[@esbenbjornes]

Can you make a video where you play the app playmagnus?

[@arpitamukherjee1339]

My favarite Kasparov and the game is awsome

[@charlesii5353]

Pre planned moves no?

[@EugenioRicardoIlde]

Exelente

[@rickardblane8369]

Great video

[@Chessexplained]

Why aren't Black mistakes pointed out? Is was strong play by Karpov, but you don't win games without the other side making some mistake. 17... Bd7 for instance was much stronger, as was 22... Be4. This makes it much tougher for white. It's not like Black is losing right out of the opening. This is still a main line for black, considered to be just very drawish.

[@btr73186]

I agree, blacks mistakes should be analyzed.

[@ChillyMoth]

The first thought i had was if i keep a pawn off the c-file, i have a strategical advantage. So i thought Bd7, but maybe white has Ne5 to inter move!?>

[@Gadzinisko]

I'm merely an amateur player, but what if after 14. c6 Kasparov didn't take, but went for, let's say ... Nb6 15. cxb7 Bxb7? How does this position look? Are there some threats because of which black has to bxc6 that I'm missing? Edit: or even 14. ... Nc5, threatening to make an outpost on e4 and attack c3 pawn?

[@crinstir9673]

I'm also an amateur player like you but I think not taking the pawn means White would have a clear passing pawn advantage.

[@Gadzinisko]

Theoretically yes, but I don't think that Karpov could defend his pawn on c7, as he lacks black-squared bishop and his arsenal, that is rooks, are blocked by his own pawn on c3 and it takes him too much time to do something about that before the pawn is taken by black knight or one of the black rooks. The pawn just seems to deep in the enemy's territory to be defended till promotion. Unless I'm wrong, which is highly possible, as I'm not better than Kasparov ;)

[@crinstir9673]

The pawn on c3 is the advantage not on c5 and white can defend it I think.

[@Gadzinisko]

Ok, I know I'm wrong, because Kasparov did take, so he saw his chances better in the played variation. I just want some better player to show me some variation after Nb6 or Nc6, as I myself don't see it.

[@lopnezk1320]

Good question. I think taking the pawn on c6 creates more problems for white, unlike after 14. ..Nb6 15.cxb7 Bxb7 16.Be2. Though black is then slightly more active, but white can make plans a bit more easily. After black plays 14. ..bxc6 black has a pawn which white needs to worry about, also it blocks white's pawn on c3 from advancing. If 14. ..Nc5 then white could maybe play 15.Nd4 staying active and a pawn up.

[@abbasalisayyed6718]

Amazinggg

[@mogeskidanemaryam5643]

good position

[@Bloodseeker_]

Hey! Got a question: why on 17:23 doesn't black play bishop b1 to e4!?

[@uros3275]

Re1+ and the bishop is dead

[@gor818]

Move 34, why doesnt white pin the bishop to the king? Or push the C or E pawns up to give check and push blacks king up one,

[@unholyftw]

jerry!!

[@mahdeehadi9746]

Who's your favourite? Kasparov-like Karpov-comment

[@rasputinclinton5490]

Karpov.

[@kaceythenoob6436]

59. be6 feedback?

[@delapuenteignacio]

59 ... Rxb6 and you cant play 60 h8=Q because of 60 ... Bxh8 61 Rxh8 c8=Q+

[@drpujiarto9078]

👍👍

[@Raghad-je2vq]

واو

[@V8SupersQirreL]

No fun to play against Karpov - he restricted every good move of his opponents. You must have been very creative to win - Kasparov was - but not in this game...

[@claudiovillarroel6015]

Hablas demasiado.....bla bla bla

[@frest123]

Karpov's moves have always come off as delicious to me. There is much to admire in his play. Admist all the dynamic chess, very few people appreciate strategical play. :(