Shirov vs Anand, 1997

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Shirov
gptkbp:analysis Deep strategic play
Chess engines used for post-game analysis
gptkbp:audience Chess enthusiasts
Live audience present
gptkbp:championship Round-robin
gptkbp:chess_opening Featured in many chess books
Part of modern chess history
Contributed to Sicilian Defense theory
Generated many chess puzzles
gptkbp:community Celebrated as a historic match
Used as a teaching example in chess classes
gptkbp:date gptkb:1997
gptkbp:duration approximately 5 hours
gptkbp:events gptkb:Linares_Tournament
Influenced future tournament formats
Shirov known for tactical brilliance
gptkbp:famous_quote ' A beautiful game' -chess commentators
gptkbp:fan_base Both players have large fanbases
gptkbp:federation gptkb:FIDE
gptkbp:final_standings Shirov was ranked higher after the match
gptkbp:has_variants Najdorf Variation
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the 1997 Linares Tournament
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Shirov vs Anand, 1997
gptkbp:impact Influenced future chess strategies
gptkbp:legacy Considered a classic match
gptkbp:location gptkb:Linares,_Spain
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive coverage
gptkbp:motif Rich in tactical motifs
gptkbp:movement 1.e4 c5
gptkbp:notable_games Considered one of the famous games in chess.
gptkbp:notable_performers Highly praised by chess analysts
gptkbp:number_of_matches Widely discussed in chess literature
gptkbp:number_of_teams gptkb:Viswanathan_Anand
gptkb:Alexei_Shirov
gptkbp:opened gptkb:Sicilian_Defense
gptkbp:position Shirov's victory position
gptkbp:rating Both players were top-rated
Impact on players' ratings
gptkbp:repertoire Both players had extensive opening preparation
gptkbp:result Shirov won
gptkbp:rounds gptkb:musical
gptkbp:setting 90 minutes plus 30 seconds per move
gptkbp:significance Notable upset in chess history
gptkbp:similar_games Both players faced each other again in later tournaments
gptkbp:strategic_importance Explored deep strategic themes
gptkbp:style Aggressive play
gptkbp:video_output Available on various chess platforms
gptkbp:youth_club Standard chess board
Standard chess pieces
Discussed in chess clubs worldwide