Definition

Proper noun A Russian chess grandmaster who was the undisputed World Chess Champion from 1975 to 1985. He is renowned for his positional, technical, and endgame skills.

Usage

This term is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the specific individual, the former world chess champion. * Anatoli Yevgenevich Karpov defended his title successfully on multiple occasions. * The strategic style of Anatoli Yevgenevich Karpov is often contrasted with the aggressive play of his rival.

Advanced Usage

• The name is often shortened to Anatoly Karpov or simply Karpov in common usage, especially in chess commentary and historical texts.
  • Karpov's matches against Kasparov are legendary.

Variants and Related Words

• Karpov (n): The common shortened form of the name.
• Karpovian (adj): Used to describe a strategic, technical, and patient style of chess play characteristic of Anatoli Karpov.
  • He won with a typically Karpovian endgame squeeze.

Synonyms

• The Chess Champion
• The World Champion (in context, referring to the 1975-1985 period)

Related Phrases

• Karpov-Kasparov rivalry: Refers to the series of monumental World Chess Championship matches between Anatoli Karpov and Garry Kasparov.
  • The Karpov-Kasparov rivalry dominated chess in the 1980s.

Noun

1. Russian chess master who was world champion from 1975 until 1985 when he was defeated by Gary Kasparov (born in 1951)