I still remember Botvinnik's reaction to each of my games, right from the opening moves. At first he would express amazement, then… — Anatoly Karpov Copy Share Image
If the opponent offers keen play I don't object; but in such cases I get less satisfaction, even if I win, than… — Anatoly Karpov Copy Share Image
Chess is a very tough game, and psychologically a tough game. And of course chess needs a lot of qualities, human qualities.… — Anatoly Karpov Copy Share Image
The days when it was possible to win a serious game only by merit of sporting character or depth of chess understanding… — Anatoly Karpov Copy Share Image
By all means examine the games of the great chess players, but don't swallow them whole. Their games are valuable not for… — Anatoly Karpov Copy Share Image
No, I do not want to sacrifice four days for two games. My time is too valuable to do that — Anatoly Karpov Copy Share Image
Playing black, I put great stake in the Ruy Lopez: I liked it, feel it, and understand it; in matches with Hjartarson and Timman… — Anatoly Karpov Copy Share Image
It is dangerous to maintain equality at the cost of placing the pieces passively. — Anatoly Karpov Copy Share Image
Russia is a state within a state. To understand the population of Russia, you need to know the areas of the country; you need… — Anatoly Karpov Copy Share Image
I didn't know so well chess theory, the theory of chess openings. And so, of course I knew the theory, but not on the… — Anatoly Karpov Copy Share Image
I have found after 1.d4 there are more opportunities for richer play. — Anatoly Karpov Copy Share Image
I am thinking about chess in schools in particular. In the USA more than 3200 children competed in an event — Anatoly Karpov Copy Share Image
Combinations with a queen sacrifice are among the most striking and memorable. — Anatoly Karpov Copy Share Image
The priority must be the unification of the world titles to straighten things out. But we should not wait that long anymore to change… — Anatoly Karpov Copy Share Image
