3/29/2015Anatoly Karpov - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Anatoly Karpov From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Anatoly Yevgenyevich Karpov, PhD (Russian: Анато́ лий Евге́ ньевич Ка́ рпов, Anatolij Evgen'evič Karpov; born May 23, 1951) is a Russian chess grandmaster and former World Champion. He was the official world champion from 1975 to 1985 when he was defeated by Garry Kasparov. He played three matches against Kasparov for the title from 1986 to 1990, before becoming FIDE World Champion once again after Kasparov broke away from FIDE in 1993. He held the title until 1999, when he resigned his title in protest against FIDE's new world championship rules. For his decades-long standing among the world's elite, Karpov is considered by many to be one of the greatest players of all time. His tournament successes include over 160 first-place finishes.[1][2] He had a peak Elo rating of 2780, and his 90 total months at world number one is second all-time behind only Garry Kasparov since the inception of the FIDE ranking list in 1970. Since 2005, he has been a member of the Public Chamber of Russia. He has recently involved himself in several humanitarian causes, such as advocating the use of iodised salt.[3] On December 17, 2012, Karpov supported[4] the law in the Russian Parliament banning adoption of Russian orphans by citizens of the US. Contents 1 Early life 2 International career 2.1 Young master Anatoly Karpov Anatoly Karpov, 2006 Full name Anatoly Yevgenyevich Karpov (Анатолий Евгеньевич Карпов) Country Soviet Union Russia Born May 23, 1951 Zlatoust, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union Title Grandmaster (1970) 1975–85 World Champion 1993–99 (FIDE) FIDE rating 2628 (http://ratings.fide.com/card.phtml? event=4100026) (March 2015) (No. 177 on the July 2011 FIDE ratings list) Peak rating 2780 (July 1994) 2.2 Top-Class Grandmaster 2.3 Candidate 2.4 Match with Fischer in 1975 2.5 World champion 2.6 Rivalry with Kasparov 2.7 FIDE champion again (1993–99) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anatoly_Karpov 1/11 Top-Class Grandmaster http://en. he was accepted into Mikhail Botvinnik's prestigious chess school. He later transferred to Leningrad State University.8 Towards retirement 3 Head-to-head record versus selected grandmasters 4 Candidate for FIDE Presidency 5 Style 6 Notable games 7 Hobbies 8 Honours and awards 9 References 10 Books 11 Further reading 12 External links Early life Karpov was born on May 23. Karpov became the first Soviet player since Spassky (1955) to win the World Junior Chess Championship. scoring an undefeated 10/11 in the finals at Stockholm. Venezuela.org/wiki/Anatoly_Karpov 2/11 . His early rise in chess was swift.[9] and was awarded the grandmaster title. In 1967. ahead of Viktor Kupreichik.Wikipedia. 1951 at Zlatoust in the Urals region of the former Soviet Union.3/29/2015 Anatoly Karpov .[6] Karpov improved so quickly under Botvinnik's tutelage that he became the youngest Soviet National Master in history at fifteen in 1966. since it required that he consult chess books and work diligently. as he became a Candidate Master by age eleven. and there's no future at all for him in this profession. One reason for the transfer was to be closer to his coach. the free encyclopedia 2. eventually graduating from there in economics. he won the annual European Junior Championship at Groningen. At twelve.[8] In 1970. and entered Moscow State University in 1968 to study mathematics. and wrote later that the homework which Botvinnik assigned greatly helped him. and learned to play chess at the age of four. though Botvinnik made the following remark about the young Karpov: "The boy does not have a clue about chess."[5] Karpov acknowledged that his understanding of chess theory was very confused at that time.[7] Karpov won a gold medal for academic excellence in high school. International career Young master Karpov finished first in his first international tournament in Třinec several months later. grandmaster Semyon Furman. who lived in Leningrad. In 1969.wikipedia. this tied the record established by Boris Spassky in 1952. Karpov credits Furman as a major influence on his development as a world-class player. he tied for fourth place at an international tournament in Caracas. In his writings. Karpov took an early lead. This thrust the young Karpov into the role of World Champion without having faced the reigning champion. moving on to challenge Fischer for the world title. As in 1974. with the winner needing six victories. Karpov was on record saying that he believed Spassky would easily beat him and win the Candidates' cycle to face Fischer. FIDE declared that Fischer forfeited his crown. and finished equal first with Viktor Korchnoi in the Leningrad Interzonal Tournament.Wikipedia. earning the right to face former champion Boris Spassky in the semifinal round. His Elo rating shot from 2540 in 1971 to 2660 in 1973. winning the second game against the Sicilian Dragon. because he had beaten Spassky convincingly and was a new breed of tough professional. the match was played at Baguio. the free encyclopedia He won the 1971 Alekhine Memorial in Moscow (equal with Leonid Stein). Karpov held the record for most consecutive tournament victories (nine) until it was shattered by Garry Kasparov (14). Karpov participated in nearly every major tournament for the next ten years. 1974. Bobby Fischer. Match with Fischer in 1975 Though a world championship match between Karpov and Fischer was highly anticipated. then notched a speedy victory after a blunder by Karpov two games later.wikipedia. Garry Kasparov argued that Karpov would have had good chances. He convincingly won the very strong Milan tournament in 1975. Fischer insisted that the match be the first to ten wins (draws not counting).3/29/2015 Anatoly Karpov . the opponent he had defeated in the 1973–75 Candidates' cycle. Korchnoi threw away a winning position in the seventeenth game to give Karpov a 3–0 lead. Korchnoi succeeded in winning a long endgame. those hopes were never realised. Karpov later attempted to set up another match with Fischer. In game 19. and captured his first of three Soviet titles in 1976. but tenacious. but that the champion would retain the crown if the score was tied 9–9. He created a phenomenal streak of tournament wins against the strongest players in the world.[11] World champion Determined to prove himself a legitimate champion. Three more draws. closed the match. when he shared second in the USSR Chess Championship. Candidate Karpov defeated Lev Polugaevsky by the score of +3 =5 in the first Candidates' match. In 1978. ahead of a star-studded field. Karpov's first title defence was against Korchnoi. which would determine the challenger of the reigning world champion. then scoring another victory in the sixth game. and after Fischer's resignation of the championship on June 27. The Candidates' final was played in Moscow with Korchnoi.[10] Spassky thought that Fischer would have won in 1975 but Karpov would have qualified again and beaten Fischer in 1978. while Fischer had been inactive for three years. as he thus prevailed +3 −2 =19. with the latter success qualifying him for the 1974 Candidates Matches. Spassky won the first game as Black in good style. Following ten consecutive draws. the Anatoly Karpov (1967) International Chess Federation. for his first significant adult victory. the last agreed by Karpov in a clearly better position. aggressive play from Karpov secured him overall victory by +4 −1 =6.org/wiki/Anatoly_Karpov 3/11 . and that he (Karpov) would win the following Candidates' cycle in 1977. and indeed had higher quality games. FIDE. http://en. refused to allow this proviso. but all the negotiations fell through. Philippines. +3 −1 =10 versus Vasily Smyslov. three for Kasparov. His last was Thessaloniki 1988. the 1987 Seville match featured an astonishing blunder by Kasparov in the 23rd http://en. Italy. Karpov needed to win the final game to draw the match and retain his title. Karpov represented the Soviet Union at six Chess Olympiads. thus surrendering the title to his opponent. Ljubomir Ljubojević. At Dubai 1986. Karpov had winning chances up to the very last games. Karpov held a solidly winning position in Game 41. in all of which the USSR won the team gold medal. In game 31. winning the eighth game after seven draws to open the match. +10 −2 =13 versus Ljubojević. in favour of Kasparov. he scored 6½/8 on board one. but wound up losing. with five wins for Karpov. +1 =16 versus Mikhail Tal. where he finished joint first (+7 −1 =10) with Mikhail Tal. Rivalry with Kasparov Karpov remained a formidable opponent (and the world #2) until the early 1990s. Karpov built a 4–0 lead after nine games. and the Soviet Championship in 1976. a match limited to 24 games (with Karpov remaining champion if the match should finish 12–12). In particular. Karpov's tournament career reached a peak at the Montreal "Tournament of Stars" tournament in 1979. as. 1979. after which fourteen more draws ensued. He fought Kasparov in three more world championship matches in 1986 (held in London and Leningrad). 1982. 1980. He also won the prestigious Bugojno tournament in 1978 (shared) and 1980. At Nice 1974. however. After Kasparov won games 47 and 48. 1987 (held in Seville). In Olympiad play.wikipedia. To illustrate Karpov's dominance over his peers as champion. the score being (11–7. He played first reserve at Skopje 1972. he scored 6/9 on board two. and 1988. with the victor again being the first to win six games outright. He lost the next game. He dominated Las Palmas 1977 with 13½/15. All three matches were extremely close: the scores were 11½ to 12½ (+4 −5 =15). +5 =12 versus Robert Hübner. winning the board prize with 13/15. held in Moscow. the free encyclopedia Karpov took an early lead. At La Valletta 1980. and it took Karpov until game 27 to gain his fifth win. Three years later Korchnoi re-emerged as the Candidates' winner against German finalist Dr. In all three matches. Karpov had cemented his position as the world's best player and world champion by the time Garry Kasparov arrived on the scene. Robert Hübner to challenge Karpov in Merano. At Lucerne 1982. citing the health of the players. he won three of the next four games to draw level. the Linares tournament in 1981 (shared with Larry Christiansen) and 1994. Huebner. Spassky. was won handily by Karpov. Bent Larsen and Lubomir Kavalek.Wikipedia. the World Chess Championship 1984. he advanced to board one and again won the board prize with 12/14. 1983.3/29/2015 Anatoly Karpov . Vlastimil Hort. but again blundered and had to settle for a draw. The final score was 13-11 (+3 −5 =16). The events of the so-called Marathon Match forced FIDE to return to the previous format. where on board two he scored 8/10.org/wiki/Anatoly_Karpov 4/11 . and 11½ to 12½ (+3 −4 =17). This match. Lajos Portisch. also in Moscow. In their first match. In particular. The next seventeen games were drawn. FIDE President Florencio Campomanes unilaterally terminated the match. +6 −2 =10) in what is remembered as the "Massacre in Merano". his score was +11 −2 =20 versus Spassky. Karpov had a winning position but failed to take advantage and settled for a draw. ahead of a field of strong grandmasters completed by Jan Timman. 12 to 12 (+4 −4 =16). +6 −1 =16 versus Ulf Andersson. after the score was +5 −2 =20 in Karpov's favour. setting the record for world title matches. with Karpov then winning the next game to retain the title (+6 −5 =21). he was again board one and scored 9/12. the Tilburg tournament in 1977. but Korchnoi staged a comeback late in the match. A rematch was set for later in 1985. and forty draws. and 1983. and 1990 (held in New York City and Lyon). Karpov lost only two games out of 68 played.[12] The match had lasted an unprecedented five months. Kasparov. chess statistician Jeff Sonas considered Karpov's Linares performance to be the best tournament result in history. However. and allowed Kasparov to adjourn the game with an extra pawn. Karpov played the best tournament of his life.Wikipedia. was Karpov. Gelfand. In the subsequent cycle. Many of his wins were spectacular (in particular. Karpov scored 19 wins.org/wiki/Anatoly_Karpov 5/11 . Towards retirement Karpov's outstanding classical tournament play has been seriously limited since 1995. Bareev. champion Karpov was seeded straight into the final. in eventual finishing order. since he prefers to be more involved in politics of his home country of Russia. and 104 draws in 144 games. missed a variation leading to an almost forced draw. in 1998. Karpov lost a Candidates Match against Nigel Short. In their five world championship matches.wikipedia. he had http://en. the FIDE World Chess Championship 1998. Shirov. Illescas. However. He had been a member of the Supreme Soviet Commission for Foreign Affairs and the President of the Soviet Peace Fund before the Soviet Union dissolved. The next major meeting of Kasparov and Karpov was the 1994 Linares chess tournament. needing only a draw to win the title. Impressed by the strength of the tournament. ending the match and allowing Kasparov to keep the title. FIDE champion again (1993–99) In 1992. he could have been a much better player as a result. and Beliavsky. the highest performance rating of any player in history up until 2009. with an average Elo rating of 2685. In the final game. with the champion having to qualify. finishing 2½ points ahead of second-place Kasparov and Shirov. In addition. FIDE largely scrapped the old system of Candidates' Matches. After a further mistake in the second session. In the first of these events. when Magnus Carlsen won the category XXI Pearl Spring chess tournament with a performance of 3002. the highest ever at that time. Karpov is on record saying that if he had the opportunity to play Fischer for the crown in his twenties. the free encyclopedia game. This performance against the best players in the world put his Elo rating tournament performance at 2985. Ivanchuk. Karpov defeated Timman – the loser of the Candidates' final against Short. Topalov. defeating Viswanathan Anand (+2 −2 =2. the format was changed. The field. Anand. Karpov cracked under pressure from the clock at the end of the first session of play. He was undefeated and earned 11 points out of 13 possible (the best world-class tournament winning percentage since Alekhine won San Remo in 1930).[13] Karpov defended his FIDE title against Gata Kamsky (+6 −3 =9) in 1996. instead having a large knockout event in which a large number of players contested short matches against each other over just a few weeks. Karpov refused to defend his title. his win over Topalov is considered possibly the finest of his career). Lautier.3/29/2015 Anatoly Karpov . 21 losses. Judit Polgár. Kamsky. Karpov was slowly ground down and resigned on move 64. and ceased to be FIDE World Champion after the FIDE World Chess Championship 1999. But in 1993. Kasparov had said several days before the tournament that Karpov in 1996 the winner could rightly be called the world champion of tournaments. Karpov reacquired the FIDE World Champion title when Kasparov and Short split from FIDE. making it the first Category XVIII tournament ever held. Perhaps spurred on by this comment. Kramnik. rapid tiebreak 2:0). ahead of Korchnoi and Judit Polgár.[18] In May a fund-raising event took place in New York with the participation of his former rival Garry Kasparov and of Magnus Carlsen. and has revamped his style to specialize in rapid chess. In 2002 he won a match against Kasparov. Spain.[16] In November 2012.org/wiki/Anatoly_Karpov 6/11 . Karpov played a match against Yasser Seirawan in 2012 in St Louis.Wikipedia. with Anatoly Karpov winning the match. Karpov usually limits his play to exhibition events. he tied for first with Kasparov in a blitz tournament. In 2006. he won the Cap d'Agde rapid tournament which bears his name (Anatoly Karpov Trophy) by beating Vassily Ivanchuk (ranked 9th in the October 2012 FIDE world rankings) in the final. he dropped out of the world's Top 100 for the first time.[15] Kasparov won the match 9–3. in Valencia. listed as +wins −losses =draws as of May 2. Head-to-head record versus selected grandmasters (Rapid.[14] Karpov and Kasparov played a mixed 12-game match from September 21–24. an important center of the North American chess scene. the free encyclopedia been involved in several disputes with FIDE and became increasingly disillusioned with chess. The election took place in September 2010 at the 39th Chess Olympiad. It consisted of four rapid (or semi rapid) and eight blitz games and took place exactly 25 years after the two players' legendary encounter at World Chess Championship 1984. Missouri.3/29/2015 Anatoly Karpov . 2009. blitz and blindfold games not included. defeating him in a rapid time control match 2½–1½.wikipedia.)[17] Players who have been undisputed World Champions in boldface Michael Adams +2-1=6 Vishwanathan Anand +5-11=29 Boris Gelfand +10−8=20 Vassily Ivanchuk +5−1=20 Gata Kamsky +11−5=16 Garry Kasparov +21−28=129 Victor Korchnoi +31−14=63 Vladimir Kramnik +3−2=10 Nigel Short +9−6=17 Boris Spassky +14−2=23 Veselin Topalov +4−5=12 Mikhail Tal +1−1=19 Candidate for FIDE Presidency In March 2010 Karpov announced that he would be a candidate for the presidency of FIDE. 2014. both of whom supported his bid http://en. In the September 2009 FIDE rating list. com/perl/chessgame? gid=1067748) Karpov sacrifices a pawn for a strong center and queenside attack. Linares 1983 (http://www. taking no risks but reacting mercilessly to any tiny errors made by his opponents.wikipedia. If the opponent offers keen play I don't object.org/wiki/Anatoly_Karpov 7/11 . g4) – see his win in Anatoly Karpov vs Vlastimil Hort. winning the election by 95 votes to 55.chessgames. on September 29. Hobbies Karpov's extensive stamp collection of Belgium philately and Belgian Congo stamps and postal history covering mail from 1742 through 1980 was sold by David Feldman's auction company between December 2011[22] and 2012. Dos Hermanas 1994 (http://www. after another spectacular sacrifice from Karpov and counter-sacrifice from Sax. This was not the first time Karpov used the sharp Keres Attack (6.chessgames. the other is clear positional pressure that leads to an endgame with microscopic chances of victory.chessgames. which he regains with a forcing variation culminating in the win of an exchange with a technically won endgame.[20] Style Karpov's "boa constrictor"[21] playing style is solidly positional.. His private chess library consists of over 9000 books. the free encyclopedia and campaigned for him.com/perl/chessgame? gid=1038842) features a sham sacrifice of two pieces.Wikipedia. but in such cases I get less satisfaction.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1068373) Karpov sacrifices for an attack that wins the game 20 moves later. As a result. It won the tournament's first brilliancy prize. 2010. Notable games Viktor Korchnoi vs Anatoly Karpov..[19] Also Nigel Short has announced he supported Karpov's candidacy. Anatoly Karpov vs Gyula Sax. However.[23] Honours and awards http://en. I would choose the latter without thinking twice.com/perl/chessgame? gid=1057525) Anatoly Karpov vs Veselin Topalov. he is often compared to his idol. Kirsan Ilyumzhinov was reelected as President of FIDE. Moscow 1971 (http://www. the famous José Raúl Capablanca.. He is also known to have a large chess stamp and chess book collections. Moscow 1973 (http://www.3/29/2015 Anatoly Karpov . the third World Champion. than from a game conducted according to all the rules of strategy with its ruthless logic.chessgames. Alekhine Memorial Tournament. Karpov himself describes his style as follows: Let us say the game may be continued in two ways: one of them is a beautiful tactical blow that gives rise to variations that don't yield to precise calculation. even if I win. com. 2nd class (1996) Order of St.chessgames. Karpov on Karpov: A Memoirs of a Chess World Champion. ISBN 0-689-12060-5. Retrieved 2009-07-02.duma. 365chess.gov.com Tournaments" (http://www. Sergius of Radonezh. 1st and 2nd class Breastplate of the 1st degree of the Interior Ministry International Association of Chess Press. 1st class Asteroid 90414 Karpov is named after Anatoly Karpov. 7.org/wiki/Anatoly_Karpov 8/11 . Retrieved 2013-10-20. "EU-ch U18 f-A 6768 1967 .com/tournaments/Wch_U20_finA_1969/26788).365chess.com. in his 1994 book "My Best Games" Karpov says he played some 200 tournaments and matches. Unicef website (http://www. 6. Atheneum. the free encyclopedia This article incorporates information from the equivalent article on the Russian Wikipedia.unicef. However.ru/vote/79982 5. 8.com/newsdetail. Eric (2005-08-11). Retrieved 2013-10-20. ChessBase.chessbase. 2.Wikipedia. 3rd class (2001) . "Anatoly Karpov's Best Games" (http://www.3/29/2015 Anatoly Karpov . 365chess. http://vote. 2nd class (Ukraine) (13 November 2006) .365chess. 9 times voted the best chess player of the year and awarded the "Chess Oscar" Order of Saint Nestor the Chronicler.for outstanding contribution to the implementation of charitable programmes. Order of Merit for the Fatherland. and won more than 100. Karpov. the strengthening of peace and friendship between the peoples Order of Friendship (2011) .wikipedia. 2nd class (2001) Medal "For outstanding contribution to the Collector business in Russia" Honorary member of the Soviet Philately Society (1979) Diploma of the State Duma of the Russian Federation № 1 Order "For outstanding achievements in sport" (Republic of Cuba) Medal of Tsiolkovsky Cosmonautics Federation of Russia Medal "For Strengthening the penal system".for his contribution to the victims of the Chernobyl disaster Order of Holy Prince Daniel of Moscow.com Tournaments" (http://www.html) 4. (1992).com. "Wch U20 fin-A 1969 . http://en.365Chess. Kortchnoi win Unzicker Gala" (http://www. A. 3.asp?newsid=2569). "Karpov.com/tournaments/EUch_U18_f-A_6768_1967/26508).[24] References 1. van Reem.com/perl/chesscollection?user=KingG).for his great contribution to strengthening peace and friendship between peoples and productive social activities Order of Lenin (1981) Order of the Red Banner of Labour (1978) Order of Merit.365Chess.org/ceecis/reallives_1345. 2006-08-27. "The Credit Suisse Blitz – in pictures" (http://www. Retrieved 7 May 2014.com/text/polgar26.chessdom.365Chess. most of which have been translated into English.asp?newsid=3310). David Feldman. "Kirsan Ilyumzhinov wins 2010 FIDE elections" (http://reports. 474 11.org/wiki/Anatoly_Karpov 9/11 .com/newsdetail. Karpov. chessgames.htm) Mark Weeks' Chess Pages 13.com.com. 24.365chess. Collier.com/chess/84kk$$." 12.chessvibes. The Closed Openings in Action. My Great Predecessors. 10.chessgames.wikipedia.pdf) (PDF) published in 2004 on the Chesscafe website Susan Polgar wrote: "I spoke to Boris Spassky about this same issue and he believes that Bobby would have won in 1975. Karpov. "Caracas 1970 . ISBN 978-0020218050.com/tournaments/Caracas_1970/22885). Chessdom. "Karpov.chessdom. Kasparov – Karpov Valencia 2009. Facts and figures: Magnus Carlsen's performance in Nanjing (http://www.com/kasparov-karpovvalencia-2009). The Semi-Closed Openings in Action.org/news/2012-06-12/karpovseirawan-head-rapid-play-saint-louis). Chessdom.chessbase. Retrieved 28 March 2011. the free encyclopedia 9. ChessBase. The Guardian. The Open Game in Action.asp?newsid=6343) 20. 21. In an article (http://www. ISBN 978-0020339854.com Tournaments" (http://www. day 3 LIVE! (http://tournaments. Retrieved 2009-07-08. Retrieved 2013-10-20.com. 18. Anatoly (1988). ISBN 978-0713460964. 1990. "Anatoly Karpov: The Owner of the Unique Stamp Collection" (http://www. 2012-01-01. |first1= missing |last1=in Authors list (help) http://en. part IV: Fischer. 15.davidfeldman. Batsford.com/news-2010/fide-elections-2010ilyumzhinov-karpov). 17. 23.com/articles/c4. 22. Collier/MacMillan.com/newsdetail. 365chess.Wikipedia. p. 16. 14. Anatoly (1988). 2010.com/kasparov-karpov-valencia2009-day-3) Books Karpov has authored or co-authored several books. Retrieved 2011-10-12. Kasparov.3/29/2015 Anatoly Karpov .watch-clone.com/reports/karpov-candidate-for-fide-president/#more-22636) 19.chessdom. Seirawan Head to Rapid Play in Saint Louis" (http://saintlouischessclub.com/newsdetail. Anatoly (1990). Retrieved on 2009-10-26.mark-weeks.com).com/buying/auctions/upcomingauctions/autumn-sales-series-geneva-december-6-10-2011/belgium-collection/). "Belgium collection formed by Anatoly Karpov" (http://www. Retrieved 2014-02-05. Watch-Clone. The Semi-Open Game in Action. Collier/MacMillan. "Kasparov and Karpov to play 12 games match in Valencia" (http://previews. Retrieved 21 October 2010. ISBN 978-0020218012. Retrieved 12 June 2012. "chess games" (http://www.html). St Louis Chess Club. 1984 Karpov–Kasparov Title Match Highlights (http://www. Karpov.theguardian. "Karpov the boa constrictor" (http://www.chesscafe.chessbase. but that Anatoly would have won the rematch. 2011. chessvibes article (http://www. Chessbase article on New York event (http://www.chessbase. ChessBase.com/sport/2010/sep/09/ronan-bennett-daniel-king-chess). 7 September 2010.com.asp? newsid=5828).com. Anatoly.org/news/2012-06-12/karpov-seirawan-head-rapid-play-saint-louis). Anatoly (2006). Karolyi. ISBN 1-85744-404-3. St Louis http://en. Anand Mexico City 2007 World Chess Championship Matches. List of Books About Karpov and Korchnoi (http://www. Quality Chess. Anatoly (1990). Sarah (2002). Tibor (2011). Anatoly Karpov's Best Games.3/29/2015 Anatoly Karpov . Garry (2006). Karpov on Karpov: Memoirs of a chess world champion. Curse of Kirsan: Adventures in the Chess Underworld. 19 June 2012 Happy Birthday! Anatoly Karpov turns sixty (http://chessbase.onlinechesslessons. 25 minute video interview with Karpov (http://www.on.World Chess Champions.com/winter/extra/korchnoikarpov. Anatoly (2003). ISBN 0-486-24512-8 Karpov. Karolyi. Aplin. Elista Diaries: Karpov–Kamsky. Beating the Grünfeld.wikipedia. Karpov.com/perl/chessplayer? pid=20719) player profile and games at Chessgames.chessgames.html) Wikiquote has quotations related to: Anatoly Karpov Wikimedia Commons has media related to Anatoly Karpov. Anatoly Karpov (http://www. Batsford. Edward G. ISBN 978-0-7134-6468-9.net/2012/06/19/anatoly-karpov-interview/). Kasparov. ISBN 0-689-12060-5.com/newsdetail. Further reading Winter. ISBN 978-0-19-217534-2. 23 May 2011 [1] (http://saintlouischessclub. Russell Enterprises. External links Karpov's official homepage (http://www. New In Chess.com Edward Winter. 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