81 Quotes by Anatoly Karpov

I didn't know so well chess theory, the theory of chess openings. And so, of course I knew the theory, but not on the level of the best players, so this was my... this was always my weakness.

I didn't picture myself as even a grandmaster, to say nothing of aspiring to the chess crown. This was not because I was timid - I wasn't - but because I simply lived in one world, and the grandmasters existed in a completely different one. People like that were not really even people, but like gods or mythical heroes.

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!

My studies with Botvinnik brought me immense benefit, particularly the homework assignments which forced me to refer to chess books and to work independently.

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.

Blunders rarely travel alone.

I have found after 1.d4 there are more opportunities for richer play.

Combinations with a queen sacrifice are among the most striking and memorable.

The fact that a knight is temporarily on the edge of the board is of no great significance.