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The World - News from Dec. 15, 1987

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Chess challenger Anatoly Karpov took his final timeout in Seville, Spain, postponing until Wednesday the 23rd game of the world championship match with champion Gary Kasparov. With just two games remaining in the 24-game championship, the score is even at 11-11, but Kasparov has the advantage because in the event of a 12-12 tie, he will stay champion. The 24th and final game will be played Friday.

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