by Anatoly Karpov is a Russian chess grandmaster and former World Chess Champion. He held the title from 1975 to 1985, and then again from 1993 to 1999. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest chess players of all time. Karpov had a very successful career, winning many international tournaments and matches, and earning numerous accolades for his contributions to the game of chess.
Karpov was born on May 23, 1951, in Zlatoust, Russia. He began playing chess at a young age and quickly showed a talent for the game. He trained under Russian Grandmaster Alexander Shakarov and became a Grandmaster himself in 1974.
Anatoly Karpov had a very long and successful career as a chess player, competing in many tournaments and matches throughout his life. Some of his notable games include:
The Candidates Final match in 1974 against Viktor Korchnoi, in which Karpov won by a score of 6-5 with 21 draws.
The World Chess Championship match in 1975 against Bobby Fischer, in which Fischer forfeited the match to Karpov, making him the new World Chess Champion. He held the title until 1985, when he lost to Garry Kasparov. He regained the title in 1993, but lost it again in 1999 to Vladimir Kramnik.
The World Chess Championship rematch in 1978 against Viktor Korchnoi, in which Karpov defended his title with a score of 6-5 with 21 draws.
The World Chess Championship match in 1981 against Garry Kasparov, in which the match was controversially halted with the score tied at 5-5, and Karpov retained his title.
The World Chess Championship rematch in 1985 against Garry Kasparov, in which Kasparov defeated Karpov to become the new World Chess Champion.
The World Chess Championship rematch in 1993 against Garry Kasparov, in which Karpov and Kasparov drew the match, and FIDE president Florencio Campomanes declared Karpov the winner on the basis of his greater number of wins.
Throughout his career, Karpov was considered one of the strongest chess players in the world and had many successful results in tournaments and matches. He won over 160 tournaments and matches, including the Linares tournament multiple times.
Anatoly Karpov was known for his positional style of play, which emphasized control of the board and slowly building up an advantage rather than making bold or aggressive moves. He was also known for his excellent endgame play and ability to convert small advantages into wins. Karpov was known for his ability to outmaneuver his opponents, often playing in a way that made it difficult for them to find counterplay. He was also known for his ability to defend difficult positions, often drawing games that many players would have lost.
Karpov was also known for his ability to play long games and matches, as he had great stamina and could maintain focus for extended periods of time. He was also known for his ability to play well under pressure, often performing at his best in the most critical moments of a game or match.
In addition, Karpov was also known for his ability to study and analyze the games of his opponents, often finding weaknesses and coming up with plans to exploit them.
Karpov’s style of play was often compared to that of former World Chess Champion Jose Raul Capablanca, who was known for his simplicity, positional play, and endgame skill.
Overall, Karpov played many games throughout his career and was considered a formidable opponent by many of his peers.
Karpov was also active in chess politics and was a member of the Soviet delegation to FIDE (World Chess Federation) for many years. He also served as the president of the Association of Chess Professionals from 1996 to 2010.
In addition to chess, Karpov also had interests in literature, art, and politics. He is an author of several books and articles, and also had a passion for painting and poetry.
Anatoly Karpov is still active in chess, giving lectures and participating in chess events as well as promoting chess as an educational tool and a means for personal development.
