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GMAnatoly Karpov2780 peak
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Twelfth World Champion and one of the most successful tournament players ever, with more than 160 first places. His positional style — quiet accumulation of small advantages until the position simply cannot be held — defined an era, and his matches against Kasparov are the deepest rivalry in the game.
"Chess is everything: art, science and sport."— Anatoly Karpov
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Anatoly Karpov: key facts
In the Rama Chess archive Anatoly Karpov has 3,503 games (1961-2022): 1,363 wins, 1,647 draws and 493 losses, a score of 62.4% (a draw counts as half a point). With White he most often played the Sicilian Defense; with Black the Caro-Kann Defense.
| Most-played opponent | Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasparov, Gary | 171 | 20 | 122 | 29 | 47.4% |
| Kortschnoj, Viktor | 106 | 29 | 62 | 15 | 56.6% |
| Timman, Jan H | 99 | 32 | 57 | 10 | 61.1% |
| Anand, Viswanathan | 68 | 11 | 38 | 19 | 44.1% |
| Ljubojevic, Ljubomir | 61 | 25 | 26 | 10 | 62.3% |
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FAQ
How many games does Anatoly Karpov have on Rama Chess?
3,503 games from 1961-2022: 1,363 wins, 1,647 draws and 493 losses.
What is Anatoly Karpov's win rate?
In these games Anatoly Karpov won 38.9% of the games and scored 62.4% of the points (wins plus half the draws). With White the score is 68.8%, with Black 55.2%.
What openings did Anatoly Karpov play most?
With White: Sicilian Defense (191), King's Indian Defense (171), Queen's Gambit Declined (168). With Black: Caro-Kann Defense (269), Queen's Indian Defense (261), English Opening (180). Counted from the ECO codes of the games.
Who did Anatoly Karpov play most often?
Kasparov, Gary: 171 games, Anatoly Karpov won 20, lost 29 and drew 122.
Can I play through Anatoly Karpov's games?
Yes. Every game has a move-by-move board, Stockfish analysis and a Practice button. You can also practise Anatoly Karpov's winning games on the practice page.