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Discovering Karpov's games literally added about 600 points to my rating in the long run. Learning Karpov's approach fixed my whole middlegame, because instead of just develop -> attack, I started asking the right questions about a position. It took a while to learn how to search for the answers.
I had the pleasure and honor to play against GM Karpov in a simul. I consider him one of the top 5 in chess history. He would have beaten Fischer in 1975.
I think his not getting to play Fischer is a tragedy: in 1975 he was getting stronger round by round, and then after beating Korchnoi, there was no one. He spent his formative years so much stronger than the world #2 that he was never challenged until Kasparov came along, who also hit his stride at just the right time, and unlike Karpov, did get his final bit of schooling. Compare Kasparov's strength in game 1 of the 1984 match to his strength in 1985. Karpov schooled him, but was never schooled himself. I think Karpov never reached his ceiling: he didn't have an opponent worthy of him until he was older, and his mind was less hungry.
Hello, great video as always! I am a big Karpov fan also, did you read the 2 books ‘Karpov’s strategic wins’ by Tibor Karolyi? This is great stuff, i recommend
Don't think Karpov would have played the Caro-Kann in 75. He didn't think it gave Black sufficient winning chances, which is why his treatment of the Caro-Kann is so different than the mainline. He performed surgery on it until it was an attacking defense.
It's hard to call Karpov the best ever considering he was behind Kasparov for most of his career, but he was an utterly fantastic player with a beautiful style. His brilliant win over Korchnoi's Dragon is one of my favorite games ever.
Maybe it is worthwhile to add that there was serious time-trouble in the first game, which explains the errors. (As Karpov says himself in his: Anatoly Karpov's Best Games, 1996)
20:35 Why not pawn to h7? It has the sam idea except here he has to give up the rook for the pawn instead of the bishop and if he takes the bishop I just make a qeen.
Here's a great tool for learning openings: chessbook.com/hanging-pawns
Chessbook allows you to import and practice your repertoire. It focuses on moves people actually play as well as your mistakes. Connect it to your lichess or chess com accounts to correct the biggest gaps in your repertoire!
Learn the Caro-Kann from Mikhail Botvinnik: th-cam.com/video/pjj2JaSejsg/w-d-xo.html
Learn the Caro-Kann from Alireza Firouzja: th-cam.com/video/QC8sQj7QhjE/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=HangingPawns
Learn the Caro-Kann from Gukesh: th-cam.com/video/Tx-zF7J1HtQ/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=HangingPawns
Learn the Caro-Kann from Nihal Sarin: th-cam.com/video/ut-2Uq1csZ0/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=HangingPawns
Discovering Karpov's games literally added about 600 points to my rating in the long run. Learning Karpov's approach fixed my whole middlegame, because instead of just develop -> attack, I started asking the right questions about a position. It took a while to learn how to search for the answers.
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I think you are the first person who I agree with, that Karpov is the best of all time
Hey Stjepan, I'm loving these videos, many thanks. Hope you continue this series.
Videos are great. Keep 'em coming!!
Great analysis! Thank you!
This video was awesome! Great energy, good explanationand new ideas for me who love to play carokann ❤🎉
Thank you! Glad you liked it!
I would love videos like these on all different openings
Great vids series on the Caro Kann!
I love this series! I started playing the Caro-Kann after I saw it in one of your videos and on my level (1600), it's great!
The video I was waiting for. Part 2 and more please, especially any variations with 4... Bf5.
Great games, so much learning 👍🏻
I had the pleasure and honor to play against GM Karpov in a simul. I consider him one of the top 5 in chess history. He would have beaten Fischer in 1975.
I think his not getting to play Fischer is a tragedy: in 1975 he was getting stronger round by round, and then after beating Korchnoi, there was no one. He spent his formative years so much stronger than the world #2 that he was never challenged until Kasparov came along, who also hit his stride at just the right time, and unlike Karpov, did get his final bit of schooling. Compare Kasparov's strength in game 1 of the 1984 match to his strength in 1985. Karpov schooled him, but was never schooled himself.
I think Karpov never reached his ceiling: he didn't have an opponent worthy of him until he was older, and his mind was less hungry.
Undoubtedly one of top 5 in chess history. But I don't believe that he could've defeated Fischer.
I LOVE this kind of content
Hello, great video as always! I am a big Karpov fan also, did you read the 2 books ‘Karpov’s strategic wins’ by Tibor Karolyi? This is great stuff, i recommend
Very instructive stuff, thanks stjepan
I've got that vertigo movie poster on my living room wall, too! love saul bass
Hello @hangingPawns I'm huge fan of you. Thank you for all video and share your analyze. I hope one day to play and talk with you :)
Fischer playing Karpov:
“Yep, 1.e4, best by te-“ **karpov goes 1…c6**
Don't think Karpov would have played the Caro-Kann in 75. He didn't think it gave Black sufficient winning chances, which is why his treatment of the Caro-Kann is so different than the mainline. He performed surgery on it until it was an attacking defense.
Thanks!
Thank you! Excuse the late reply!
Could you do a video on the Goldman variation of the caro kann defense? or other unusual sidelines like the Apocalypse Attack?
As a Caro Kann player myself Karpov’s the one I’ve been waiting for the most.
It's hard to call Karpov the best ever considering he was behind Kasparov for most of his career, but he was an utterly fantastic player with a beautiful style. His brilliant win over Korchnoi's Dragon is one of my favorite games ever.
Karpov was better endgame player then Kasparov
I'm not a very good chess player, but I enjoy watching your videos. Thanks for the content!
Maybe it is worthwhile to add that there was serious time-trouble in the first game, which explains the errors.
(As Karpov says himself in his: Anatoly Karpov's Best Games, 1996)
Greatest champion Karpov!
I love watching Caro Kann games
Especially with Stjepan’s analysis!
very good video
I think this was bishop a7 against Unzicker
20:35 Why not pawn to h7? It has the sam idea except here he has to give up the rook for the pawn instead of the bishop and if he takes the bishop I just make a qeen.
Karpov looks like Bully Maguire in the thumbnail 😅
"... we play g4 and we win the game"
I'm sure that if I play g4 and fork queen and horse I end up losing the game anyway
Karpov as the GOAT? Thats a reach. Man was only WC for 10 years and after 85 Kasparov took his lunch money for the rest of their career