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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.

Anatoly Karpov

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Anatoly Karpov
Age: 73
Born: 1951
Born: May 23
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