Best Anatoly Karpov Quotes
- The truth is that my chess development was nothing out of the ordinary, and it proceeded probably at a pace no faster than others. Chess
- I lost the match. I blame only myself for this. There were many opportunities to win. But I missed them, no one else. Blame
- I have found after 1.d4 there are more opportunities for richer play. Chess
- I like 1.e4 very much, but my results are better with 1.d4. Better
- Happiness should always remain a bit incomplete. After all, dreams are boundless. All
- It doesn't require much for misfortune to strike in the King's Gambit - one incautious move, and Black can be on the edge of the… Abyss
- Playing black, I put great stake in the Ruy Lopez: I liked it, feel it, and understand it; in matches with Hjartarson and Timman it… Black
- An amusing fact: as far as I can recall, when playing the Ruy Lopez I have not yet once in my life had to face… Amusing
- It is dangerous to maintain equality at the cost of placing the pieces passively. Chess
- 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… America
- The days when it was possible to win a serious game only by merit of sporting character or depth of chess understanding have vanished forever.… All
- But how difficult it can be to gain the desired full point against an opponent of inferior strength, when this is demanded by the tournament… Chess
- Style? I have no style. Funny
- Chess is my life, but my life is not chess. Chess
- To be champion requires more than simply being a strong player; one has to be a strong human being as well. Champion
- I still love to play chess. So I do not even spend a minute on the possibility to step back. Chess
- If the opponent offers keen play I don't object; but in such cases I get less satisfaction, even if I win, than from a game… According
- 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… Able
- I was world champion. For me, chess is my life. It is everything. Champion
- 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… Areas
- I have won Russia at least 16 world championships. I have fought for my country. Championships
- To be a champion requires more than simply being a strong player; one has to be a strong human being as well. Champion
- Just make the right estimation of your own strengths and weaknesses, and also that of your opponent. Estimation