Anatoly Karpov vs Garry Kasparov in 1985: The Historical Match held in Moscow

Intro 

Very few games can be called electrifying, that go in the history as a true inspiration to chess, just like the 16th game between Garry Kasparov and Anatoly Karpov for the 1985 World Chess Championship. But this was one game of his career whereby he not only gave evidence to strategic brilliance, but an epic moment when now he was destined to achieve success as the youngest World Chess Champion at age 22.

Setting the Stage

The 1985 World Chess Championship was a return match between titleholder Anatoly Karpov and his challenger, Garry Kasparov. Enormous hatred in the two players, stemming from very different schools of chess: the more solid, positional player Karpov contrasted with Kasparov's dynamic, aggressive style. On the eve of the 16th game in this match, tensions are at a high between the two grandmasters.

Anatoly Karpov and Garry Kasparov in 1985

The Opening Moves

Kasparov played Black, and after Karpov's 1.e4 he responded with the Sicilian Defense, one of those openings well-renowned to create sharp, double-edged positions. In some moves it transposed to the Variation of Scheveningen promising an acute middlegame(for middlegame tactics click here) struggle.

Karpov played the King side opening(e4)

The Octopus Knight

Then comes the point in the match, move 16, where Kasparov got his knight on d3; that type of knight has since been popularly known as an "octopus knight". There, in charge of dominating every single dark square around the entire board and severely pressuring the opponent while crippling the maneuverability of any opponent's pieces.

The historical position of Kasparov against Karpov

Sacrifices and Brilliance

As the game developed, Kasparov's pieces became more and more active. He sacrificed material for opening lines in order to tear Karpov's king apart. Every move testified to his readiness to take calculated risks-a real fighting spirit, based on deep preparation.

The Final Combination

At last, Kasparov's active pieces allowed him to build up the decisive attack: Karpov could not stand up to several blows and resigned. That victory gave Kasparov not only the lead in the match but also showed his artistry and aggressiveness as a player of the game.

Kasparov last move was the Brilliant Rook to c1

New Generation Inspiration

This game is what inspires chess players all over the world. Kasparov's energetic game and far-reaching strategic foresight remind one of the beauty and depth of chess. It is in his readiness to embrace complexity, in his tireless pursuit of victory, that are epitomized qualities to which an aspirant can aim at. 

Conclusion

A real timeless masterpiece-16th game of the World Chess Championship-1985 was played between the two great adversaries: Garry Kasparov and Anatoly Karpov. It held within it such drama, tension, and sparkling brilliance that simply captivates one to get into the fascinating world of chess. In fact, for in-depth study on this game, there are considerable resources and many analyses which delve into the structure of moves selected by these two giants of chess.

Whether one is a seasoned player or a new player, such encounters studied deeply bring great insights into the art of chess and the minds of its greatest practitioners. Let this game inspire you to explore the depths of chess strategy and to appreciate the rich history of this timeless game.