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Furman astounded me with his chess depth, a depth which he revealed easily and naturally, as if all he were doing was establishing well-known truths.

Anatoly Karpov

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