Originally posted by exigentskyIt's easy to forget how close it was between him and Kasparov in those marathon matches they played. And I think Kasparov has said how those matches strengthened him as a player.
I've got videos of Karpov's best games and I too am quite impressed. I used to think Karpov was a slow positional player with little tactical vision or ability yet it seems he cares a lot about the initiative and can execute some brilliant tactics.
Originally posted by MahoutIn "My great predecessors" Kasparov speaks highly of Karpov in all parts of the book.This book is one of my personal favourites and well worth it if you are interested in those matches.
It's easy to forget how close it was between him and Kasparov in those marathon matches they played. And I think Kasparov has said how those matches strengthened him as a player.
Originally posted by exigentskyKarpov was a tremendous player and there are several volumes of his best games. I really enjoyed "How Karpov Wins," by Mednis; and "The Best of Karpov," by Markland.
I've got videos of Karpov's best games and I too am quite impressed. I used to think Karpov was a slow positional player with little tactical vision or ability yet it seems he cares a lot about the initiative and can execute some brilliant tactics.
Here's an oldie but goodie:
http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1067858