Karpov
Karpov is a Russian surname, most notably associated with Anatoly Karpov, world chess champion from 1975 to 1985.
In chess contexts, Karpov often serves as shorthand for a particular style of play—positional, patient, constricting—as opposed to the aggressive, tactical approach of his rival Kasparov: He plays a very Karpov-like game, slowly squeezing his opponent.
Concluding phase of competition
- positionalRelating to placement
- prophylaxisPreventive medical treatment
- techniqueSkilled way of performing
- openingsAvailable positions or gaps
middlegame · zugzwang · boa constrictor · squeeze · exchange · simplification · maneuvering · consolidation
Relating to placement
- strategicDeliberately planned for advantage
- technicalOf specific methods
- prophylacticMeasure preventing disease or harm
- patientAble to wait calmly
precise · solid · defensive · accumulation · grinding · squeeze · constricting · methodical
Russian masculine name
- MoscowRussia's capital city
- USSRFormer communist superpower
- BrezhnevSoviet general secretary
- delegationTransferring responsibility downward
Cold War · defection · political · propaganda · ambassador · establishment · loyalty · patriot
Formal honorific or name
- reignSovereign's time in power
- 1975A calendar year
- defenderOne who guards another
- championshipCompetition for top rank
Kasparov · titleholder · dominance · matches · victories · rating · prestige · legacy
Postal payment adhesives
- philatelyStudy of postal stamps
- presidentElected leader of nation
- booksBound written works
- teacherOne who instructs others
ambassador · elder statesman · hall of fame · legend · icon · era · influence · mentor
endgame
Concluding phase of competition
- positionalRelating to placement
- prophylaxisPreventive medical treatment
- techniqueSkilled way of performing
openings · middlegame · zugzwang · boa constrictor · squeeze · exchange · simplification · maneuvering · consolidation · preparation
positional
Relating to placement
- strategicDeliberately planned for advantage
- technicalOf specific methods
- prophylacticMeasure preventing disease or harm
patient · precise · solid · defensive · accumulation · grinding · squeeze · constricting · methodical · calculating
Anatoly
Russian masculine name
delegation · Cold War · defection · political · propaganda · ambassador · establishment · loyalty · patriot · training
title
Formal honorific or name
Kasparov · championship · titleholder · dominance · matches · victories · rating · prestige · legacy · tournament
stamps
Postal payment adhesives
teacher · ambassador · elder statesman · hall of fame · legend · icon · era · influence · mentor · autobiography
Kasparov
marathon · controversy · timeout · rematch · showdown · clash · feud · grudge · tension · drama