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Kasparov and Karpov, Moscow 1985. The sixteenth game of the match that made a 22-year-old world champion.
2002
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The winner receives his trophy 
A junior member takes on an older player 
Absorbed in the game 
Board one, under the trophy cabinet 
Guests and organisers in the tournament hall 
Congratulations after the prize-giving 
Players and prizewinners after the final round 
The young champion receives his trophy 
Champion with trophy and diploma
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