Anatoly Karpov plays against rival Viktor Korchnoi in the World Chess News Photo - Getty Images

Anatoly Karpov plays against rival Viktor Korchnoi in the World Chess Championships. Karpov would go on to win the tournament, easily defeating Korchnoi, 11-7, in what became known as the Massacre of Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images

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Viktor Korchnoi, Chess Giant Who Drew Soviet Ire, Dies at 85 - The New York Times

On this day in 1978, Anatoly Karpov defeated Viktor Korchnoi 16½-15½ in Baguio City, winning one of the most bizarre and controversial world championship matches of all time. : r/chess

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Viktor Korchnoi watches an opponent's move during the World Chess News Photo - Getty Images

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Karpov - Korchnoi World Championship Match (1978) chess event

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51 Korchnoi Stock Photos, High-Res Pictures, and Images - Getty Images

Viktor Korchnoi vs Anatoly Karpov World Championship Match (1978)

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