ANATOLY KARPOV (born May-23-1951, 74 years old) Russia PRONUNCIATION: [what is this?] Anatoly Yevgenyevich Karpov was born in the town of Zlatoust, located in the Southern Ural Mountains in the USSR. He learned to play chess at four years old and became a candidate master by age eleven. At twelve, Karpov was accepted into the chess academy presided over by Mikhail Botvinnik. Karpov won the World Junior Championship in 1969, thereby automatically gaining the title of International Master. In 1970, he became an International Grandmaster by virtue of finishing equal fourth at Caracas. A World Championship Candidate in 1973, he defeated Viktor Korchnoi in the Karpov - Korchnoi Candidates Final (1974) to earn the right to contest the Karpov - Fischer World Championship Match (1975) with World Champion Robert James Fischer. When FIDE declared Fischer forfeited, Karpov became the 12th World Chess Champion, the youngest since Mikhail Tal in 1960. Karpov defended the championship twice against Korchnoi, in Karpov - Korchnoi World Championship Match (1978) and Karpov - Korchnoi World Championship Match (1981). After Karpov - Kasparov World Championship Match (1984/85), which was aborted with Karpov leading by two points over Garry Kasparov, he lost his title to Kasparov in Karpov - Kasparov World Championship Match (1985). He played three more closely contested matches with Kasparov, narrowly losing Kasparov - Karpov World Championship Rematch (1986), drawing Kasparov - Karpov World Championship Match (1987) and again narrowly losing Kasparov - Karpov World Championship Match (1990). Karpov was thrice Soviet Champion: in 1976*, 1983** and 1988***, on the latter occasion sharing the title with Kasparov. In 1993 Karpov regained the FIDE title against Jan Timman in Karpov - Timman FIDE World Championship Match (1993), after Kasparov had broken away from the organization. He successfully defended his title against Gata Kamsky in Karpov - Kamsky FIDE World Championship Match (1996) and Viswanathan Anand in Karpov - Anand FIDE World Championship Match (1998). In 1999 FIDE changed the rules, deciding that the World Champion would be determined by an annual knockout tournament, and Karpov retired from championship competition. At Linares (1994), Karpov achieved one of the greatest tournament successes ever, outdistancing Kasparov by 2.5 points, with a tournament performance rating of 2985. In May 1974, his rating reached 2700, only the second player, after Fischer, to do so. ** At age 61 he won the Trophee Anatoly Karpov (2012) rapid tournament on tiebreak over Vasyl Ivanchuk. A year later, at 62, he won the Cap D'Agde (2013). Outside of chess, Karpov has been linked to the company Petromir, which claimed in 2007 to have found a large natural gas field.**** * [rusbase-1]; ** [rusbase-2]; *** [rusbase-3] ** http://www.olimpbase.org/Elo/Elo197... **** Miriam Elder, The St. Petersburg Times, Issue # 1242, 2007.02.02, Link: http://sptimes.ru/index.php?action_... and The St. Petersburg Times, Issue # 1246, 2007.02.16, Link: http://sptimes.ru/index.php?action_... Wikipedia article: Anatoly Karpov Last updated: 2024-07-29 08:35:45

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page 1 of 148; games 1-25 of 3,700  Game   Result Moves Year Event/Locale Opening 1. Karpov vs Nedelin 1-0 36 1961 RUS-ch Juniors C97 Ruy Lopez, Closed, Chigorin 2. G Timoscenko vs Karpov 0-1 53 1961 RUS-ch Juniors C10 French 3. B Kalinkin vs Karpov ½-½ 32 1961 Cheliabinsk C97 Ruy Lopez, Closed, Chigorin 4. E Lazarev vs Karpov 0-1 49 1961 Cheliabinsk D55 Queen's Gambit Declined 5. A Shneider vs Karpov 0-1 51 1961 Cheliabinsk C34 King's Gambit Accepted 6. Shusharin vs Karpov 0-1 35 1961 Cheliabinsk C77 Ruy Lopez 7. Karpov vs Maksimov 1-0 60 1961 Magnitogorsk E81 King's Indian, Samisch 8. V Kalashnikov vs Karpov ½-½ 62 1961 Zlatoust E15 Queen's Indian 9. Karpov vs Budakov ½-½ 26 1961 Zlatoust C99 Ruy Lopez, Closed, Chigorin, 12...cd 10. Karpov vs Gaimaletdinov 1-0 60 1961 Zlatoust C62 Ruy Lopez, Old Steinitz Defense 11. Karpov vs V Kalashnikov 1-0 60 1961 Zlatoust C68 Ruy Lopez, Exchange 12. Karpov vs Mukhudulin ½-½ 61 1961 Zlatoust B56 Sicilian 13. Karpov vs Shefler 1-0 43 1961 Zlatoust C01 French, Exchange 14. Karpov vs Ziuliarkin 1-0 35 1961 Zlatoust A07 King's Indian Attack 15. Tarinin vs Karpov 1-0 35 1961 Zlatoust C97 Ruy Lopez, Closed, Chigorin 16. Zadneprovsky vs Karpov 0-1 65 1961 Zlatoust E27 Nimzo-Indian, Samisch Variation 17. Korchnoi vs Karpov ½-½ 30 1961 Simul C45 Scotch Game 18. Karpov vs S Belousov 1-0 40 1961 Borovichi C07 French, Tarrasch 19. Larinin vs Karpov   1-0 35 1961 Zlatoust C97 Ruy Lopez, Closed, Chigorin 20. Aranov vs Karpov 0-1 71 1962 Cheliabinsk C10 French 21. Karpov vs Karin 1-0 39 1962 Cheliabinsk B06 Robatsch 22. Karpov vs Tarinin 1-0 53 1962 Cheliabinsk C73 Ruy Lopez, Modern Steinitz Defense 23. Kolishkin vs Karpov ½-½ 39 1962 Cheliabinsk C86 Ruy Lopez, Worrall Attack 24. Manakov vs Karpov 0-1 26 1962 Koyensk C84 Ruy Lopez, Closed 25. V Kalashnikov vs Karpov ½-½ 36 1962 Zlatoust C97 Ruy Lopez, Closed, Chigorin  page 1 of 148; games 1-25 of 3,700

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< Earlier Kibitzing  · PAGE 237 OF 254 ·  Later Kibitzing> May-23-17    paavoh: I really got into chess by following the Karpov-Korchnoi matches. So both occupy a special place in my "chess pantheon". Karpov, just a phenomenal player over so many years. Happy birthday! May-23-17    Imran Iskandar: Happy birthday, Mr. Karpov! May-23-17    gars: Happy BIrthday, Grandmaster Karpov! You are one of the five best chess players of all times. May-23-17    Richard Taylor: Karpov's games are beautiful to play with many great attacking games and strategical masterpieces incorporated. Also of course with great endgames. His style perhaps like Capablanca and Fischer's in its classical approach but also playing modern style chess. Karpov is a young fellow of only 66. I am his senior of 69! Happy Birthday to Mr. Karpov! May-23-17    Howard: Yes, Karpov was definitely one of the five greatest players who ever lived. No, Carlsen has not surpassed him--yet ! May-23-17    eternaloptimist: Happy birthday to the former World Chess Champ & my favorite player! May-23-17    AdolfoAugusto: Happy birthday to my favorite player. Long live to the World Champion Anatoly Yevgenyevich Karpov! I got into chess during the Karpov era and saw him teach (and bring all the way) Kasparov into the light. Carlsen? I dont doubt he's a great World Champion, and I see a lot of Karpov in him. But in my opinion he's not surpased Karpov, at least not yet. May-23-17    eternaloptimist: When I think of Karpov, I think of this game.: Karpov vs Quinteros, 1973 I love the exchange sac (20.♖xd5!) that displaces Quinteros' e♙ to d5 so Karpov can get his attack rolling! The f5 square isn't guarded by that ♙ any longer so he plays 21.♘f5 & his attack just flows after that. I first found out about this game in this book.: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show... It's 1 of my favorite games of his ever since I bought that book...I believe I bought it when I was in my late teenage years. I played over all the games in that old classic & this has been 1 of my favorite games of his ever since then. Of course many of his victories over Kasparov & korchnoi are memorable as well. May-23-17    eternaloptimist: Of course Karpov defeated many players stronger than Quinteros so I'm not saying it's 1 of his most impressive victories from that standpoint. I'm just saying I really enjoy the way he played this game & that it really brings back fond memories for me. May-24-17    Howard: You can also read about that Karpov-Quinteros game in the book about the Leningrad and Petropolis interzonals. It's long out of print, but definitely worth getting if you can find it. Found a copy about four years ago at a used bookstore---great book, especially for chess historians. Jul-18-17    ZonszeinP: Beautiful game! And i used to own that book! Loved it Aug-16-17    paulalbert: I attended an event at the Marshall Chess Club last night where Anatoly was our honored guest. He lectured on a couple interesting games from his career, bishops of opposite colors but rooks still on the board, showing that such positions are anything but drawish.He then answered questions on a number of topics. Among his interesting responses: 1) He was reasonably confident based on both his preparation and form that he had an excellent chance to beat Fischer had their match taken place. 2) Asked who among the top players rated below Magnus Carlsen had the best chance to beat Magnus, he opined they all had a chance but Magnus Carlsen remains clearly stronger than any of the potential challengers. I had met Anatoly before, last time in NY at a fund raiser for his run for Fide president. Last night I got another autograph, and after the official event had a chance for more informal conversation with him as we walked a few blocks together. He is very friendly and charming and clearly ranks among the all time great chess players. Aug-16-17    ZonszeinP: <paulalbert> Thank you for sharing! Aug-16-17    russianbluecat: <paulalbert> Thanks for posting. I have always wanted to meet Karpov, but have no idea when and where he will show up. Do you have any advice? Aug-16-17    paulalbert: <russianbluecat> I presume Anatoly is on some of the social media sites like Facebook and perhaps posts a schedule of his various activities. Anatoly was in NY in conjunction with a chess school and program run by GM MAX Dlughy and his wife for children. Anatoly has his program also for children that started in Lindborg, Kansas. He told me last night it is also in Chicago and another city now. I am not on social media so I cannot check this out. Maybe corresponding with GM Dlugy might also be helpful. By the way, your quote from Karpov on his choice of tactical vs. positional chess was stated similarly last night by Anatoly in response to a question about his chess style. Hope this is helpful. Aug-28-17    Petrosianic: Does anybody know when was the last time Karpov was over 2700? The FIDE Rating Card only goes back to 2000, and he was in the 2690's then, but he doesn't show up over 2700 in any list after that. Aug-28-17    Howard: According to the olimpbase website, Karpov's last 2700+ rating was in July, 1999. Granted, his rating on the next list, in January, 2000 was barely below 2700 but not quite "there". Aug-30-17    thegoodanarchist: <eternaloptimist: When I think of Karpov, I think of this game.: Karpov vs Quinteros, 1973 I love the exchange sac (20.♖xd5!) that displaces Quinteros' e♙ to d5 so Karpov can get his attack rolling!> That's a very fine game. Thanks for noting it! Oct-17-17    JPi: <Petrosianic: Does anybody know when was the last time Karpov was over 2700? The FIDE Rating Card only goes back to 2000, and he was in the 2690's then, but he doesn't show up over 2700 in any list after that.> 49 years old and still playing at 2700 Elo. Very impressive indeed. How many big tournaments has won Anatoly Karpov during his career? Oct-27-17    Tomlinsky: "When you are getting outplayed by Karpov you actually understand when it becomes too late." - Ivan Sokolov - Middle Game Pawn Structures Oct-31-17    sonia91: He is currently playing a 12-game (two 50'+10'', four 25'+10'' and six 3'+2'') match with Anatoli Vaisser at the <Karpov Trophy> in Cap d'Agde, France: http://www.capechecs.com/opens/trop... Nov-09-17    Joshka: Don't know if this as been posted on previous pages, but , FWIW.....kid solves a couple of mates in two, and then a mate in three, near the end. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_... Nov-15-17    todicav23: < Joshka: Don't know if this as been posted on previous pages, but , FWIW.....kid solves a couple of mates in two, and then a mate in three, near the end. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_... It's pretty clear the he knew the problems. But still, very impressive. Nov-15-17    Joshka: <todicav23> What do you mean, you think he cheated??? Feb-06-18    posoo: WHY is DIS man's hair always so SWEATY? Jump to page #   (enter # from 1 to 254) search thread:    < Earlier Kibitzing  · PAGE 237 OF 254 ·  Later Kibitzing>

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