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Kasparov Agrees to Karpov Rematch

Associated Press

World chess champion Gary Kasparov said today that he has agreed to a late summer rematch with Anatoly Karpov, whom he defeated last November, but that the exact date and location of the contest remain undecided.

Kasparov said the agreement was reached in negotiations Tuesday with Karpov and officials of the Soviet Chess Federation. He said further talks are scheduled.

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