Karpov prepares for Fischer

The 12th World Chess Champion Anatoly Karpov today turned 63. Although he still makes rare appearances at the chessboard his 10-year reign as undisputed champion began almost 40 years ago in 1975, when Bobby Fischer forfeited the title. A Russian documentary team followed Karpov back then as he prepared for a match against Fischer, and we bring you a full transcript of the 20-minute film. Don't miss fascinating footage of Tigran Petrosian playing blitz, Karpov's first press conference as champion and much more.

Karpov - Korchnoi World Championship Match (1978) chess event

Psychological Warfare in Chess

Karpov at 70: “My great blunder was I agreed to hold the match

If Karpov and Fischer had played each other and Karpov had won, do

World Chess Championship 1975 - Wikipedia

Guinea 2021 MNH Chess Stamps Anatoly Karpov Bobby Fischer Max Euwe

If being strategic is necessary to be a world champion in chess

1975: Fischer beats Karpov 10-4?

Searching for Bobby Fischer: A Father's Story of Love and Ambition

Chess Players Stamp Anatoly Karpov Veselin Topalov Bobby Fischer S