I have won Russia at least 16 world championships. I have fought for my country. Anatoly Karpov championshipcountryfight Change image and share on social
Russia is a state within a state. To understand the population of Russia, you need to know the areas of the country; you need an understanding of the people and their interests. Anatoly Karpov areacountryinterest Change image and share on social
If, in our first match for the world champion's title, I had managed to make the score 6-0, there would have been no Kasparov as a good chess player at all. Anatoly Karpov championchessgood Change image and share on social
After that, Kasparov stepped back from chess which is, and I want this to be clear, not good for chess in general at all. As a whole, the current situation in the chess world leaves a lot to be desired. Anatoly Karpov backchessclear share on social
No, no, it is obvious that the ECU should act as a close alliance for the benefit of chess. Anatoly Karpov actalliancebenefit Change image and share on social
First of all, we have to go back to the classical time control. Anatoly Karpov backclassicalcontrol Change image and share on social
I was world champion. For me, chess is my life. It is everything. Anatoly Karpov championchesslife Change image and share on social
This whole fuss did not only damage Fischer's image, but that of the USA as well. The way the Americans treated one of their most popular citizens did not make a positive impression worldwide. Anatoly Karpov americancitizendamage Change image and share on social
Chess is a very tough game, and psychologically a tough game. And of course, chess needs a lot of qualities, human qualities. And so you must have a very strong nervous system, and then you must be well prepared; you must be able to work a lot. Anatoly Karpov chessgamehuman share on social
