A masterpiece of the Sicilian Dragon, showcasing his ability to dismantle sharp defensive systems.
A positional clinic in the Queen's Gambit Declined during the Candidates' Semi-Final. Anatoly Karpov's Best Games
A definitive list of Karpov's masterpieces often includes these encounters, many of which are detailed in his 1996 book, Anatoly Karpov's Best Games . A masterpiece of the Sicilian Dragon, showcasing his
Held the world's top-ranked position for 90 total months. A masterpiece of the Sicilian Dragon
Karpov was exceptional at coordinating his pieces and "improving his worst piece" to create plans in seemingly quiet positions. Most Celebrated Games