Karpov on Kasparov - 1984 World Chess Championship

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Kasparov surprised Karpov by responding to 1. e4 with the Paulsen Variation of the Sicilian Defense. Karpov naturally leapt on the chance to achieve a bind on the center with 5. Nb5 and 6. c4. Kasparov continued with some home preparation involving 10. ...b6, 11. ...Bb7, and 12. ...Na5!? - creating immediate complications and trying to push Karpov off balance very early in the opening. Kasparov continued with an interesting pawn sacrifice on 16. ...d5?! - however Karpov emerged from the complications with a clear advantage and extra pawn on the queenside. Initially it appeared the Kasparov's strong activity would compensate for the pawn minus and give him good drawing chances, however Karpov's energetic plan and response made it very clear that Kasparov would face a very difficult defense. Karpov introduced some excellent back-rank tactics to push harder on Kasparov's already shaky defense, as well as taking advantage of the Kasparov's misplaced Nb7. This game must have come as quite a shock to Kasparov and his team, as Karpov first overcame their home preparation and then defeated Kasparov in his strength - tactical complications!