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In Kansas I have a chess school.

Anatoly Karpov

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Anatoly Karpov
Age: 73
Born: 1951
Born: May 23
Chess Player
Journalist
Politician
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Kansas
Chess
School

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I am thinking about chess in schools in particular. In the USA more than 3200 children competed in an event.
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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.
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But how difficult it can be to gain the desired full point against an opponent of inferior strength, when this is demanded by the tournament position!
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The days when it was possible to win a serious game only by merit of sporting character or depth of chess understanding have vanished forever. Chess knowledge has become dominant, bypassing all the other factors that contribute to success.
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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.
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The ideal in chess can only be a collective image, but in my opinion it is Capablanca who most closely approaches this.
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First of all, we have to go back to the classical time control.
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Just make the right estimation of your own strengths and weaknesses, and also that of your opponent.
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It is dangerous to maintain equality at the cost of placing the pieces passively.
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Style? I have no style.
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The fact that a knight is temporarily on the edge of the board is of no great significance.
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Combinations with a queen sacrifice are among the most striking and memorable.
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An amusing fact: as far as I can recall, when playing the Ruy Lopez I have not yet once in my life had to face the Marshall Attack!
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'Rubberneck' has nothing to do with comedy, nor does it follow comedic people.
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Bulgaria is the first state that has been awarded for its excellent fight against iodine deficiency by UNICEF.
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No, I do not want to sacrifice four days for two games. My time is too valuable to do that
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Happiness should always remain a bit incomplete. After all, dreams are boundless.
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Chess is everything: art, science, and sport.
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