Anatoly Karpov is a renowned Russian chess grandmaster, born on May 23, 1951. He became the World Chess Champion in 1975 after Bobby Fischer did not defend his title. Karpov is known for his strategic and positional style of play, which has earned him numerous tournament victories and accolades throughout his career. Karpov held the World Championship title until 1985, when he was defeated by Garry Kasparov. Over the years, he has contributed to chess through writing and promoting the game, and he remains an influential figure in the chess community. Karpov's legacy includes a deep understanding of chess theory and a remarkable competitive spirit.