Held the world's top-ranked position for 90 total months.
Karpov was exceptional at coordinating his pieces and "improving his worst piece" to create plans in seemingly quiet positions. Most Celebrated Games
One of his most famous late-career victories, played during his record-breaking performance at the 1994 Linares tournament. Anatoly Karpov's Best Games
Part of his epic rivalry with Kasparov, where Karpov managed to build an overwhelming positional advantage.
A positional clinic in the Queen's Gambit Declined during the Candidates' Semi-Final. Held the world's top-ranked position for 90 total months
A masterpiece of the Sicilian Dragon, showcasing his ability to dismantle sharp defensive systems.
A definitive list of Karpov's masterpieces often includes these encounters, many of which are detailed in his 1996 book, Anatoly Karpov's Best Games . Part of his epic rivalry with Kasparov, where
A notable away-win often cited for its precision and strategic clarity.