Karpov Ties Up Chess Match

Titleholder Anatoly Karpov regained the initiative by defeating challenger Gary Kasparov in 63 moves today in the continuation of the adjourned fourth game of their world chess championship match.

Karpov’s win ties the score of their 24-game limit series at two points each. The champion retains his title in the event of the score being level at 12-12.