Table used in the 1984 World Championship Match Karpov vs Kasparov

The chess table used during the 1984/1985 world championship match between Karpov and Kasparov was developed in the USSR, with careful consideration of the requirements for professional chess play. On this table, one can observe the same German-made mechanical GARDE clock that was used in the match.Anatoly Karpov and Garry Kasparov played a total of 48 games at this table, with 40 of them ending in a draw. The initial match between Karpov and Kasparov spanned from September 9, 1984, to February 15, 1985—more than six months—and was officially recorded in the Guinness Book of Records. The match was supposed to continue until one side won 6 games, but it remained unfinished. With the score at 5-3 in favor of Karpov, the match was terminated by the decision of FIDE President Florencio Campomanes. Notably, this was the last world championship match without a game limit, where draws were not counted until a certain number of wins were achieved.A new match took place in Moscow during the autumn of 1985. This match was played for the best of 24 games. Garry Kasparov emerged victorious, becoming the 13th World Chess Champion.