1970s-'90s chess champion Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% KARPOV 1970s-'90s chess champion (6) New York Times Nov 26, 2017
5% MATE "Check" follower in chess (4)
5% SHAG 1970s carpet style (4) USA Today Jun 22, 2026
5% ESSENCE Magazine launched in 1970 (7) Eugene Sheffer Jun 20, 2026
5% ELO Chess rating (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 19, 2026
5% CASTLE Rook in chess (6) (6) Mirror Classic Jun 18, 2026
5% RIGHTANGLE 90 degrees (10) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 17, 2026
5% TOE ___ socks (1970s fad) (3) New York Times Mini Jun 17, 2026
5% PAWN Chess soldier (4) Eugene Sheffer Jun 16, 2026
5% MEN Chess pieces (3) New York Times Jun 14, 2026

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