KASPAROV CHESS http://www.kasparovchess.com/serve/templates/folders/show. asp?p_docID=608&p_docLang=EN Pursuit of Perfection The quest for perfection is a difficult theme in chess, since all humans make mistakes. The following game is surely one of the best creative achievements ever, a fascinating fight with many surprising twists and breath-taking sacrifices. Kasparov played supremely well, but even he missed the best line, starting with 28.Ra7!! at the critical moment. Please, do not be too critical of the number of moves marked with the sign of excellence (!!). In my humble opinion this game sets such a high standard that it will remain “as good as it gets” for some time. If some great player proves me wrong with another splendid game of genius, I will be delighted. My notes were improved by the ideas of great chess minds, notably Kasparov and Kavalek. I just hope they will not distract you from the pleasure of following one of the immortal games of the 20th century. The following game is a great chess adventure, a sheer triumph of fantasy and imagination. Despite its small inaccuracies, it demonstrates the most attractive side of chess – playful, aggressive, and loaded with sacrifices and ideas. GM Lubomir Ftacnik:
Topalov, Veselin
Result: 1-0
