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Karpov Wins World Chess Championship as Korchnoi Retires
Viktor Korchnoi conceded game 32 in the world chess championship in Baguio City. Anatoly Karpov, age 27, retained the title with a 6-5 victory and a $350,000 prize. Karpov led 5-2 after 27 games, then Korchnoi tied with wins in games 28 29 and 31 before retirement.
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Baguio City
Philippines
Viktor Korchnoi
Anatoly Karpov
Soviet Union
Bobby Fischer
Korchnoi
Karpov
Harry Golombek