Author: Peter Berntsen

The starting field is an interesting mix of legends, young stars on the rise and top players: GM Anatoly Karpov, Russia, World Champion 1975-1985 and 1993-1999 GM Nils Grandelius, Sweden, number one on the Swedish rating list GM Alexei Shirov , Spain, former World Championship challenger GM David Navara, Czech …

Mr Karpov together with one of the main sponsors, Mr Johan Sigeman Anatoly Karpov was Chess World Champion 1975-1985 and 1993-1999. He played five World Championship matches against another legend, Garry Kasparov, matches that many think were the best World Championship matches ever. Throughout his career, Karpov has won more …