FIDE president Max Euwe declares Antoly Karpov world chess champion

FIDE archive1975

International Chess Federation (FIDE)
Lausanne, Switzerland

After Fischer refused to defend his title, Karpov was crowned as the 12th World Champion. He retained his crown for over ten years, defeating Korchnoi in the title matches in Baguio (1978) and Merano (1981).

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Title: FIDE president Max Euwe declares Antoly Karpov world chess champion
Creator: FIDE archive
Date Created: 1975

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