Karpov vs Unzicker, Nice Olympiad 1974 (“Squeeze Play”)
Karpov vs Unzicker (Nice Olympiad 1974) is a classic “squeeze” where White builds a space bind, removes counterplay,…
Game-type: Defense Masterclass
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Karpov vs Kasparov – Game 16, World Championship 1985
Kasparov’s win over Karpov in Game 16 of the 1985 World Championship is famous for the “octopus” knight…
Petrosian vs Spassky (1966) – The Double Exchange Sacrifice Masterpiece
This World Championship game is iconic because Petrosian wins with a strategic double exchange sacrifice—giving up both rooks for long-term…
Anand vs Carlsen (2013) — The Game That Clinched the World Title
This World Championship game is iconic because it shows Magnus Carlsen’s ability to absorb an attack, defend accurately, and…