Karpov beats challenger, taking 2-0 lead in chess

By With Analysis From Monitor Correspondents Around The World; Edited By Clara Germani

October 5, 1981

Merano, Italy

World chess champion Anatoly Karpov of the Soviet Union beat Victor Korchnoi in the second game of his championship defense Sunday to take a 2-0 lead in the series. (The first player of win six games will win the match.) The challenger, playing black, resigned on his 57th move.