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
Putin needs strong moves to keep the country as one. There is some criticism that he is centralizing power, but in Russia, if you don't centralize power, you have the risk of losing the country. Anatoly Karpov centralizecountrycriticism Change image and share on social
I still love to play chess. So I do not even spend a minute on the possibility to step back. Anatoly Karpov backchesslove 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
Children can take lessons in that school via the Internet and can score extra points like e.g. in Geography or History. That sounds very promising and is a fantastic basis for future steps. Anatoly Karpov basischildextra Change image and share on social
We need strong personalities and only one world champion to attract sponsors. Anatoly Karpov attractchampionpersonality Change image and share on social
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 must have a very strong nervous system, and then you must be well prepared; you must be able to work a lot. Anatoly Karpov chessgamehuman 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
After that, Kasparov stepped back from chess which is, and I want this to be clear, not good for chess in general at all. As a whole, the current situation in the chess world leaves a lot to be desired. Anatoly Karpov backchessclear share on social
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 conducted according to all the rules of strategy with its ruthless logic. Anatoly Karpov caseconductgame Change image and share on social
