Did Kasparov robbed Shirov of World Championship?

In the year 2000, the chess world witnessed one of the most unexpected twists in World Championship history. Everyone anticipated a fiery clash between Garry Kasparov and Alexei Shirov — the brilliant tactician who had earned his right to challenge the World Champion. But what followed was one of the most controversial sagas in modern chess: Shirov, despite defeating Kramnik in the Candidates match, was denied his shot at the title. Instead, Vladimir Kramnik stepped in and faced Kasparov in London , forever changing chess history.

This video dives deep into the untold story of Shirov’s heartbreak, the behind-the-scenes politics, and how it all led to Kasparov’s shocking downfall against Kramnik.

If you’re a chess fan who loves the drama, politics, and brilliance behind the board, this is a story you don’t want to miss.

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Chapters :
00:00 - Introduction
01:19 - The Rightful Challenger?
04:16 - The World Championship Match
07:54 - The Aftermath

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