Karpov

Karpov is one of the few people who visited Kasparov when he did a stint in jail for his political activities against the regime.

The Volokh Conspiracy » The Really Important Political Battle of the Year 2010

But Karpov is still a Putin supporter, whereas Kasparov quite clearly is not.

The Volokh Conspiracy » The Really Important Political Battle of the Year 2010

Karpov is one of the few people who visited Kasparov when he did a stint in jail for his political activities against the regime.

The Volokh Conspiracy » The Really Important Political Battle of the Year 2010

Kazakhstan's Dmitriy Karpov is in first place with 7362 points, the Czech Republic's Roman Sebrle is next with 7316 and Clay has compiled 7265 points.

USATODAY.com - Athens Watch: Tuesday, Aug. 24 2004

Kazakhstan's Dmitriy Karpov is third with 8,033 points.

USATODAY.com - Athens Watch: Tuesday, Aug. 24 2004

Kasparov, in an interview published Monday in the newspaper El Pais, called Karpov the greatest rival of his career and "my grandmaster, the one from whom I have learned the most, both in chess and in life."

Newsvine - Get Smarter Here Daniel Woolls, Associated Press Writer 2009

Unfortunately, it looks like "Karpov" Kramnik won this round.

Kramnik Wins World Chess Championship Title In Final Tiebreak Match Ron Buckmire 2006

Unfortunately, it looks like "Karpov" Kramnik won this round.

Archive 2006-10-01 Ron Buckmire 2006

He defeated Karpov, his fellow-Russian, by 95 votes to 65.

Chess world shocked as Karpov fails to capture top job Luke Harding in Moscow 2010

In an interview with the Guardian earlier this year Karpov said he was mystified by the Kremlin's refusal to support him.

Chess world shocked as Karpov fails to capture top job Luke Harding in Moscow 2010