Anatoly Yevgenyevich Karpov

Born:

May 23, 1951, Zlatoust, Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union (now Russia)

Nationality:

Russian

Profession(s):

Chess Grandmaster, Politician, Author

Early Life and Education

• Learned to play chess at the age of four.
• Achieved the title of Candidate Master at age 11.
• Became the Soviet Junior Champion in 1967.
• Studied economics at Leningrad State University (now Saint Petersburg State University).

Career and Major Achievements

• Won the World Junior Chess Championship in 1969.
• Awarded the title of International Grandmaster in 1970.
• Became the twelfth World Chess Champion in 1975 after Bobby Fischer defaulted.
• Reigned as World Chess Champion until 1985, losing the title to Garry Kasparov.
• Regained the FIDE World Chess Championship title in 1993 after Kasparov broke away to form the PCA.
• Defended the FIDE title in 1996, losing it in 1999.
• Won numerous international tournaments throughout his career.

Notable Works

• My Best Games (1978)
• Endgame Strategy (1989)
• Authored numerous articles and analyses on chess.
• Many searches begin with 'chess quotes anatoly karpov biography' showing interest in his strategic mind.

Legacy and Impact

Anatoly Karpov is regarded as one of the greatest chess players of all time. His positional mastery and profound understanding of the game significantly influenced chess strategy. His decade-long rivalry with Garry Kasparov is considered one of the most intense and significant in chess history.

Awards and Recognition

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