Anatoly Karpov

Anatoly Karpov Full Interview: “I Could Compete With Carlsen” — Views on Magnus Carlsen, Fischer, and Kasparov

Anatoly Karpov Full Interview: “I Could Compete With Carlsen” — Views on Magnus Carlsen, Fischer, and Kasparov

LR
May 24, 2026

Anatoly Karpov turned 75 on May 23. In a wide-ranging interview, the 12th World Champion reflected on his early passion...

Book Review: Winning with the Petroff by Anatoly Karpov

Book Review: Winning with the Petroff by Anatoly Karpov

XB
December 5, 2025

For any serious student of the open games, holding a monograph written by the 12th World Champion, Anatoly Karpov, feels...

The Complete Petroff Defense Breakdown Through Anatoly Karpov’s ‘Winning with the Petroff’

The Complete Petroff Defense Breakdown Through Anatoly Karpov’s ‘Winning with the Petroff’

XB
December 5, 2025

For generations, the Petroff Defense (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6), also known as Petrov Defense or the Russian Game, has carried...