1977 World Championship Candidates

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:1974_World_Championship_Candidates
gptkbp:chess_opening gptkb:Karpov_vs_Korchnoi,_1977
gptkb:Korchnoi_vs_Karpov,_1977
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:chess_match
1931
1951
diverse
inspired future generations
strong
intensive training
exceptional
positional play
aggressive play
classical chess
psychological tactics
multiple World Championships
dominance in chess
pioneering chess player
multiple Candidates Tournaments
inspired aggressive play styles
gptkbp:current_champion emigration to Switzerland
gptkbp:duration several months
gptkbp:famous_quote " I have always been a fighter."
" Chess is a sport, a science, and an art."
gptkbp:finale_date gptkb:Baguio_City,_Philippines
gptkbp:followed_by 1980 World Championship Candidates
gptkbp:format knockout
gptkbp:held_in gptkb:1977
gptkbp:historical_significance Cold War context
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1977 World Championship Candidates
gptkbp:influence increased popularity of chess
gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of Western chess community
Soviet chess community
gptkbp:location gptkb:Baguio_City,_Philippines
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:notable_match gptkb:Karpov_vs_Korchnoi
gptkbp:number_of_teams 8
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:1974_World_Championship_Candidates
gptkbp:repertoire sharp
gptkbp:rounds multiple
gptkbp:runner_up gptkb:Viktor_Korchnoi
gptkbp:significant_event Karpov's victory
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:FIDE
gptkbp:tactics high
gptkbp:team_history continued success
gptkbp:winner gptkb:Anatoly_Karpov