Anatoly Karpov

Karpov is the epitome of control. Following Fischer's unexpected resignation, Karpov won the World Championship in 1975 and held it with cold precision for the next decade. Unlike Fischer's aggressive style, Karpov's game was characterized by subtlety, resourcefulness, and strategic depth. Karpov was renowned for his positional perfection and creative thinking. His calm attitude concealed a lethal instinct on the board. He dominated the chess world in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and he is often regarded as one of the most famous chess players due to his consistency and supremacy.