Which one of these phenominal players do you like the best?????
No affront to Karpov intended....
but Garry Kasparov, whom most people would consider the strongest player of all time, brought to the game a vitality and energy that only a few players before him could manage. He was both fearless and progressive in his approach to chess. I would credit him with being a prime mover in making chess as popular as it is today. For that alone we owe him our appeciation.
Kasparov was clearly more phenomenal...but Karpov filled the gaps which Kasparov missed...so in ordr to see their brilliance, they must not be separated.
I've met them both. Karpov has always been friendly, is a more social person, doesn't mind signing autographs or getting his picture taken. Kasparov was all business, not too friendly, not as socialable, did not like to sign autographs or get his picture taken (at least in New York at the 1990 World Chess Championship, first half). As a player, Kasparov is more exciting and stronger, but Karpov, is still playing. Besides, Karpov and I are the same age, born in the same month. I've known Karpov longer, first meeting him and his wife, Natasha, in Seattle during the Karpov-Hjartarson match.
Without doubts, the MAN is Kasparov, no comments.....
I ll do the opposition..my vote goes for Karpov.
kasparov
Undoubtedly, Kasparov is stronger. Kasparov did not lose any match to Karpov
(they played 5 matches).
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