The Grandmaster scowled at the autograph hunter and dutifully scribbled on the ticket.
He had just blundered a game away, losing horribly in under 25 moves. That he, a World Championship candidate no less, had crushed his young English opponent in a simultaneous display the week before only added to the humiliation.
A bleak end to a miserable tournament.
White to play
Would you capture the knight or play Qf3?
One of the biggest upsets in an English tournament.
Viktor Korchnoi (© Mark Huba)
John Hawksworth secured the IM title with this win and retired from chess shortly afterwards to pursue a career in finance.
He is now a leading economist.
With thanks to George Green.
Excellent article. This must have felt so good to win for white.