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“My studies with Botvinnik brought me immense benefit, particularly the homework assignments which forced me to refer to chess books and to work independently.”

Quote by Anatoly Karpov

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Anatoly Karpov is a legendary chess player, born on May 23, 1951. He is considered one of the greatest chess players of all time, having achieved numerous titles and victories throughout his career. Karpov's chess style was marked by its depth and strategic precision, and he has been a towering figure in the chess world for decades. more

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Author:Alexander Kotov

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Book:The Game of Chess

Source: The Game of Chess