India, Aug. 23 -- Garry Kasparov and Viswanathan Anand are set to face each other in an exhibition Chess960 match in October this year, in St. Louis. Part of the Clutch Chess series, it will also see D Gukesh take on Magnus Carlsen.

Kasparov and Anand have shared a rivalry that goes back to the 1990s, when the Indian GM broke into the elite and Kasparov was the most dominant player, and also the world champion.

They have faced each other in 82 games in different formats, and Kasparov leads in terms of head-to-head. Although Anand sealed a famous win against him at the 2021 Croatia Rapid and Blitz in Zagreb, it was their last meeting.

Speaking during the Sinquefield Cup broadcast, Kasparov roasted Anand when asked about their upcoming m...