World Chess Championship 1987

The 1987 World Chess Championship was played between Anatoly Karpov and Garry Kasparov in Seville from October 12 to December 19, 1987. Before the 24th game, Kasparov was down 12–11, but in the 24th game, Kasparov made a comeback by using the English Opening to win the final game to retain his title.

World Chess Championship 1987
 
Defending champion
Challenger
 
Garry Kasparov
Garry Kasparov
Anatoly Karpov
Anatoly Karpov
  Soviet Union Garry Kasparov Soviet Union Anatoly Karpov
 
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  Born 13 April 1963
24 years old
Born 23 May 1951
36 years old
  Winner of the 1986 World Chess Championship Winner of the Candidates Tournament
  Rating: 2740
(World No. 1)
Rating: 2700
(World No. 2)
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