Anatoly Karpov

Anatoly Karpov (b. 1951) was a World Champion and FIDE World Champion. His many games repay careful consideration. He has been known for his determination and stamina. His demeanor at the board has led to him being seen as cold and isolated from his opponents. Karpov's style is positional. Karpov said

Russian Chess Grandmaster Anatoly Karpov Attends Editorial Stock Photo - Stock Image

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Douglas Griffin on X: The 12th World #Chess Champion, Anatoly Karpov, pictured in 1978, the year of his first, successful, title defence. (Photo credit: unknown.) / X

Anatoly Karpov the Twelfth World Chess Champion Editorial Photo - Image of state, federation: 108114341

World chess champion Anatoly Karpov center with his mother Nina Grigoryevna right and niece Natasha left Stock Photo - Alamy

Anatoly Karpov one of the GOAT

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Soviet Chess Grandmaster Anatoly Karpov arriving at London's Heathrow Airport in July 1984 Stock Photo - Alamy

Anatoly Karpov

Karpov at 70: “My great blunder was I agreed to hold the match with Kasparov in the Soviet Union”

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Anatoly Karpov battles Kremlin for control of world chess, Russia

World chess champion Anatoly Karpov right and his coach Semyon Furman Stock Photo - Alamy