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“Combinations with a queen sacrifice are among the most striking and memorable.”

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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