Kasparov vs. Karpov, 1988-2009

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The book delves into the intense rivalry between Garry Kasparov and Anatoly Karpov, focusing on their fifth World Championship match in 1990 and the evolving chess landscape post-1990. It highlights the emergence of new grandmasters like Viswanathan Anand and Vladimir Kramnik, who began to challenge the dominance of Kasparov and Karpov. Additionally, the text explores the discontent with FIDE, leading to the formation of the Grandmasters Association and the Professional Chessplayers Association, with Kasparov providing in-depth analysis of their games and insights into this pivotal era in chess history.