anatoli karpov
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Definition
Proper noun: A former Russian chess grandmaster and World Chess Champion. He held the undisputed world championship title from 1975 to 1985. He is renowned for his positional, strategic style of play and his numerous tournament victories throughout his long career.
Usage
The name is used to refer to the specific historical figure, a champion in the sport of chess. * He studied the endgame techniques of Anatoli Karpov. * Anatoli Karpov defended his title in a famous series of matches.
Advanced Usage
- The name can be used metonymically to represent a style of chess characterized by profound positional understanding, technical precision, and relentless pressure, as opposed to a more overtly tactical or aggressive style.
- His play is very much in the style of Karpov; he slowly strangles his opponent's position.
Variants and Related Words
- Karpov (n): A common shortened form of the full name used in chess commentary and literature.
- Karpov's strategic mastery is legendary.
Synonyms
- The Chess Champion (when contextually clear)
- The World Champion (when contextually clear, referring to the 1975-1985 period)
Noun
- Russian chess master who was world champion from 1975 until 1985 when he was defeated by Gary Kasparov (born in 1951)