The priority must be the unification of the world titles to straighten things out. But we should not wait that long anymore to change the situation, because we are running out of time. Anatoly Karpov anymorechangelong Change image and share on social
I am thinking about chess in schools in particular. In the USA more than 3200 children competed in an event. Anatoly Karpov chesschildcompete Change image and share on social
To be champion requires more than simply being a strong player; one has to be a strong human being as well. Anatoly Karpov championhumanplayer Change image and share on social
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 popular citizens did not make a positive impression worldwide. Anatoly Karpov americancitizendamage Change image and share on social
As a personality, I'm fighter, you know. And I don't give up, and if I believe I'm correct, I'm right, then I work, and I fight. Okay, this could be over a chess board, this could be in life, and so I defend my principles. Anatoly Karpov boardchesscorrect share on social
I have won Russia at least 16 world championships. I have fought for my country. Anatoly Karpov championshipcountryfight Change image and share on social
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 understanding of the people and their interests. Anatoly Karpov areacountryinterest Change image and share on social
If, in our first match for the world champion's title, I had managed to make the score 6-0, there would have been no Kasparov as a good chess player at all. Anatoly Karpov championchessgood Change image and share on social
No, no, it is obvious that the ECU should act as a close alliance for the benefit of chess. Anatoly Karpov actalliancebenefit Change image and share on social
First of all, we have to go back to the classical time control. Anatoly Karpov backclassicalcontrol Change image and share on social