Miskolc 2006

Peter Leko vs Anatoly Karpov in Miskolc
17.07.2006 – Just over a year ago Hungary's top GM (and world number six) Peter Leko played an exciting rapid chess match against Michael Adams in Miskolc, the third largest city in Hungary. This year, starting August 29th, Peter will play the legendary 12th world champion Anatoly Karpov in an eight-game rapid the same location. Full details.

Miskolc 2006: Leko vs Karpov 1:1
30.08.2006 – Both the games on the first day of the rapid chess match in Miskolc, Hungary, between the top national GM Peter Leko and the legendary 12th world champion Anatoly Karpov, ended in draws. The first was a fighting game in which Karpov introduced a novelty in the Caro-Kann and both sides had winning chances. Images of Miskolc.

Miskolc 2006: Peter Leko takes the lead
01.09.2006 – On the second day of their rapid chess match in Miskolc, Hungary, Peter Leko won the first game with the white pieces, in a very exciting effort that started with the unusual (for him) 1.d4. In the second game he held his opponent Anatoly Karpov to a draw. The score is now 2.5:1.5 for the local hero. We bring you another big illustrated report from Miskolc.

Miskolc 2006: on nature, kings, wine and hospitality
02.09.2006 – Friday was a free day in the rapid chess match between Peter Leko and Anatoly Karpov in the Hungarian city of Miskolc. But the organisers arranged a number of events for the players and visitors. In particular we were taken to a nature park where Peter Leko often trains. And then there was a wine-tasting special in the Town Hall. Big illustrated report.

Miskolc 2006: games five and six fighting draws
03.09.2006 – Day three began with Peter Leko outplaying Anatoly Karpov, but just when everyone thought he had it in the bag Karpov pulled off a miracle save. In game two Karpov played aggressively, but only got a draw. We bring you pictures, analysis and the story of an eight-year-old lady who can stand up to a GM in a simul. Meet Timea.

Miskolc 2006: Leko beats Karpov 4.5:3.5
04.09.2006 – On the day of his sixth wedding anniversary Peter Leko clinched victory over Anatoly Karpov in the rapid chess match in Miskolc, Hungary. Both games were drawn on the final day, but again they were fighting games that had the packed audience enthralled – especially when Karpov pulled off another incredible save. Pictorial report with annotated games.