In 1981 - World Champion now for 6 years - Anatoly Karpov had
reached the height of his powers. He was a master of sharp modern
opening systems, thought swiftly and acted decisively. His play was
virtually error free. Facing this juggernaut the veteran Viktor
Korchnoi pulled out the final stops for his ultimate chess
challenge to become champion. In vain. Karpov brushed aside his
efforts to secure one of the easiest victories ever achieved at
chess summit level. As in 1978 Korchnoi produced his orange robed
Ananda Marga gurus to help him chant for victory - but in the sober
atmosphere of the Italo-german mountains-rather than the exotic and
heady surroundings of the far eastern Philippines-the antics of
Korchnoi's suppporters had little effect. Karpov emerged as a
seemingly unbeatable colossus. Now guaranteed a reign of at least 9
years Karpov had already exceeded the championship performance of
Capablanca and was threatening to surpass the exploits of such
mighty champions as Steinitz, Lasker, Alekhine and Botvinnik.
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