The World Champion

Year: 2021

Runtime: 145 mins

Language: Russian

Director: Alexey Sidorov

Drama

This film recounts the historic and intensely dramatic 1978 world chess championship match. It focuses on the confrontation between reigning champion Anatoly Karpov and Viktor Korchnoi, who had recently emigrated from the Soviet Union. The story explores the immense psychological pressure and personal stakes involved in this legendary duel between two of the greatest chess players of all time, a competition that transcended the game itself and became a pivotal moment in sporting history.

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