Anatoly Karpov
Positional mastery, prophylaxis, and endgame precision.
Signature Games
Anatoly Karpov vs Wolfgang Unzicker
Nice 1974 · Olympiad · Result: 1-0
A textbook positional crush, often used as a model game for strategic domination.
Viktor Korchnoi vs Anatoly Karpov
Baguio City 1978 · World Championship, Game 21 · Result: 0-1
A fine example of Karpov's counterattacking and endgame technique in a tense match situation.
Anatoly Karpov vs Garry Kasparov
Moscow 1985 · World Championship, Game 11 · Result: 1-0
Karpov's positional pressure and prophylaxis put Kasparov under long-term strain.