I like to say that Bobby Fischer was the greatest player ever. But what made Fischer a genius was his ability to blend an American freshness and pragmatism with Russian ideas about strategy

To see what they see, sit where they sit.

Known as a negative player, Karpov sets up deep traps and creates moves that seem to allow his opponent possibilities - but that really don't. He takes no chances, and he gives his opponents nothing. He's a trench-warfare fighter who keeps the game moving just an inch at a time.

Fischer was a master of clarity and a king of artful positioning. His opponents would see where he was going but were powerless to stop him

Chess reflects the real world in miniature. Endeavor, struggle, success, and defeat - they are part of each game ever played.

I like to say that Bobby Fischer was the greatest player ever. But what made Fischer a genius was his ability to blend an American freshness and pragmatism with Russian ideas about strategy

We don't really know how the game was invented, though there are suspicions. As soon as we discover the culprits, we'll let you know