Anatoly Karpov

Russia is a state within a state. To understand the population of Russia, you need to know the areas of the country; you need an understanding of the people and their interests.

If the opponent offers keen play I don't object; but in such cases I get less satisfaction, even if I win, than from a game conducted according to all the rules of strategy with its ruthless logic.

Las Vegas is a beautiful place. I like it more and more and plan to be here often. It's a great place for chess.

Just make the right estimation of your own strengths and weaknesses, and also that of your opponent.

My idea is to make moves to bring chess back to the world's map, to make it part of the world's geography again.

After that, Kasparov stepped back from chess which is, and I want this to be clear, not good for chess in general at all. As a whole, the current situation in the chess world leaves a lot to be desired.

Style? I have no style.

To be a champion requires more than simply being a strong player; one has to be a strong human being as well.

To be champion requires more than simply being a strong player; one has to be a strong human being as well.

I still love to play chess. So I do not even spend a minute on the possibility to step back.

I was world champion. For me, chess is my life. It is everything.

Chess is my life, but my life is not chess.