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Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin

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2018 · 85 min Documentary
8.5 / 10 · TMDB

The story of the 1978 World Chess Championship between the Soviet Communist Party's protege, Anatoly Karpov and the traitor and Soviet defector, Viktor Korchnoi. One of those instances in life where truth is stranger than fiction.

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Year 2018
Country United Kingdom
Genre Documentary
Director Alan Byron
Runtime 85 min.
Rating TMDB: 8.5/10 (4 votes)

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Closing Gambit: 1978 Korchnoi versus Karpov and the Kremlin is an exceptional film rated 8.5/10. It ranks among the finest in its genre and is an absolute must-watch for any film lover.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

Released in 2018, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.

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