- Messages
- 2,145
- Reaction score
- 5
- Points
- 28
Yes, but I seem to remember that Karpov's camp wanted to continue the game nevertheless as initially stipulated in pretournament rules. It was supposed to be a test of mental and physical fortitude but Campomanes, the Filipino head of FIDE then, overruled a continued play. The rest is history, and Karpov couldn't seem to rediscover his mettle vs. Kasparov ever since. But it could also be argued that it was just Kasparov finally showing his true potential.
It could be a case of around peak Korchnoi vs. cantankerous Fischer, but either way the number of games does not justify a conclusive head-to-head pattern. I would be surprised if peak Korchnoi stood a chance against Fischer in a championship match.
It could be a case of around peak Korchnoi vs. cantankerous Fischer, but either way the number of games does not justify a conclusive head-to-head pattern. I would be surprised if peak Korchnoi stood a chance against Fischer in a championship match.