Karpov's Ruy Lopez Crushes Korchnoi in 28 Moves

Analyze a masterful chess game from the 1978 World Championship Match between Anatoly Karpov and Viktor Korchnoi in this 12-minute instructional video. Examine how Karpov exploited Korchnoi's 10th move inaccuracy in the Open Ruy Lopez to launch a devastating kingside attack that permanently exposed Black's king position. Study the tactical sequences and strategic principles that allowed Karpov to secure victory in just 28 moves, marking the first decisive game of their championship match. Follow the complete game analysis with provided PGN notation, learning how energetic play and precise calculation can transform a slight advantage into a crushing attack against even world-class opposition.