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Kasparov and Anand final squared off in 2021 within the Croatia Rapid and Blitz competitors at Zagreb the place the Indian had emerged victorious. The two have clashed 82 instances throughout codecs of their illustrious careers with Kasparov main in all of them and 30 video games ending in attracts.
“Two former world champions, Garry Kasparov and Viswanathan Anand, go head-to-head in a special Clutch Chess [Legends] exhibition match from [October 7 to 11]. This once-in-a-generation clash celebrates the legacy of two chess greats and officially launches the month of reopening festivities,” the St Louis Chess Club said in a press launch.
“The exhibition match will be the first event held in the Club’s enhanced facility, reaffirming the city’s role as the chess capital of the United States and a global leader in the game.”
The occasion will function a $144,000 prize fund to be awarded throughout a 12-game Chess960 (Fischer Random) match between the 2 icons.
The video games can be performed at speedy and blitz time controls and “with an innovative scoring system designed to captivate both players and fans.”
Days after this, there can be a Clutch Chess: Champions Showdown from October 27 to 29 on the identical venue.
The lineup options World No.1 Carlsen, World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura, World No. 3 Fabiano Caruana, and Gukesh in what would be the highest-rated chess match of the 12 months.
“With $412,000 in prize money, including daily win bonuses and a Champion’s Jackpot, the stakes have never been higher,” the membership said.
“The event’s 18-game rapid double round-robin format [10 minutes plus a 5-second increment] will feature escalating point values each day. Wins are worth one point on Day 1, two points on Day 2, and three points on Day 3,” it added.
Carlsen leads Gukesh 31-12, with six attracts in head-to-head matches throughout all codecs.
Published – August 21, 2025 04:04 am IST
