Friday, September 11, 2009

Kasparov vs Karpov match in Valencia 2009

Karpov and Kasparov face-off after 25 years

Word is out,According to the official website http://www.matchkarpovkasparov.com/,
Anatoli Karpov and Garry Kasparov are going to find each other again 25 years after their historical match for the world’s champion title. The momentous event will be staged in Valencia this coming September 21st to 25th.

International arbiter Geurt Gijssen will be the one refereeing the revenge match Karpov-Kasparov. Just a thought, How I wish he would begin the match by declaring to everyone "lets get ready to rumble"

Here is the official schedule of the games with the time controls

September 21 - press conference and simul

September 22 - 2 rapid games (25 mins + 5 sec.)

September 23 - 2 rapid games (25 mins + 5 sec.)

September 24 - 8 blitz games (5 mins + 2 sec.)

September 25 - Closing ceremony

Here is the official video from youtube

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