An autographed chess clock signed by chess player and politician Anatoly Karpov

Anatoly Karpov is an outstanding Soviet and Russian chess player, the twelfth world chess champion, international grandmaster and Honored Master of Sports of the USSR. His chess career began in early childhood, and he became one of the greatest players in history. Karpov is known for his strategic style of play, great positional sense and ability to patiently achieve victory.

Anatoly Karpov held the world title from 1975 to 1985 and became a symbol of the entire chess era. Subsequently, he repeatedly won other major tournaments and remained at the top of the world chess rankings for many years. In addition to chess, Karpov was actively involved in politics and charity, and also made efforts to popularize chess around the world.