Character Quote by Anatoly Karpov

First of all, we have to go back to the classical time control

— Anatoly Karpov

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

It is dangerous to maintain equality at the cost of placing the pieces passively.

— Anatoly Karpov

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

Chess is everything: art, science, and sport.

— Anatoly Karpov

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

I have found after 1.d4 there are more opportunities for richer play.

— Anatoly Karpov

I was world champion. For me, chess is my life. It is everything.

— Anatoly Karpov

I am thinking about chess in schools in particular. In the USA more than 3200 children competed in an event

— Anatoly Karpov

Combinations with a queen sacrifice are among the most striking and memorable.

— Anatoly Karpov

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

Style, I've got no style.

— Anatoly Karpov