81 Quotes by Anatoly Karpov

I like 1.e4 very much, but my results are better with 1.d4.

The truth is that my chess development was nothing out of the ordinary, and it proceeded probably at a pace no faster than others.

It doesn't require much for misfortune to strike in the King's Gambit - one incautious move, and Black can be on the edge of the abyss.

If you want to become a World Champion you should avoid playing in Open tournaments.

It is dangerous to maintain equality at the cost of placing the pieces passively.

The first great chess players, including the world champion, got by perfectly well without constant coaches.

Happiness should always remain a bit incomplete. After all, dreams are boundless.

I don't pretend to anything more than harmony.

Style, I've got no style.