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If you want to become a World Champion you should avoid playing in Open tournaments.
— Anatoly Karpov
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About Anatoly Karpov
Anatoly Karpov (born May 23, 1951) is a Russian and Soviet former world chess champion.
About Anatoly Karpov
Anatoly Karpov (born May 23, 1951) is a Russian and Soviet former world chess champion.
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