Anatoly Karpov
1951
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Quotes
Biography
Anatoly Karpov is a Russian chess grandmaster and former World Chess Champion. He was born on May 23, 1951, in Zlatoust, Soviet Union. Karpov became the world champion in 1975 by default when Bobby Fischer did not defend his title. He held the title until 1985 and successfully defended it multiple times against strong opponents like Viktor Korchnoi. Karpov is known for his positional style of play and strategic mastery on the chessboard.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
To be a champion requires more than simply being a strong player; one has to be a strong human being as well.
2
The game of chess is a constant struggle, where one small mistake can ruin everything.
3
Chess is everything: art, science, and sport.
4
In chess, as in life, forethought wins.
5
The essence of chess is thinking about what chess is.