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Garry Kasparov, 22, of the Soviet Union, becomes the youngest World Chess Champion by beating fellow Soviet Anatoly Karpov.
Garry Kasparov, at age 22, becomes the youngest ever World Chess Champion by defeating Anatoly Karpov.
On November 9, 1985, Soviet grandmaster Garry Kasparov won the World Chess Championship by defeating reigning champion Anatoly Karpov in Moscow. At 22 years old, Kasparov set a record as the youngest champion in the history of the title. The match lasted 24 games and showcased Kasparov’s aggressive, dynamic style against Karpov’s positional mastery. His victory signaled a new generation of Soviet chess dominance and revolutionized competitive play. Chess enthusiasts around the world closely followed the tense confrontations and the decisive tiebreaker games. Kasparov’s triumph elevated his status to a cultural icon in both the sporting world and the broader public imagination. His reign would go on to inspire innovations in opening theory and computer-assisted analysis. The 1985 championship remains a landmark in the evolution of modern chess.
1985
Garry Kasparov
Soviet Union
World Chess Champion
Anatoly Karpov