“Known as a negative player, Karpov sets up deep traps and creates moves that seem to allow his opponent possibilities – but that really don’t. He takes no chances, and he gives his opponents nothing. He’s a trench-warfare fighter who keeps the game moving just an inch at a time.”

“Known as a negative player, Karpov sets up deep traps and creates moves that seem to allow his opponent possibilities – but that really don’t. He takes no chances, and he gives his opponents nothing. He’s a trench-warfare fighter who keeps the game moving just an inch at a time.”

— Bruce Pandolfini