Anatoly Yevgenyevich Karpov is a Russian sports personality known for working as a world chess champion at FIDE.
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Breakthrough:Becoming the 12th World Chess Champion in 1975
10 Quick Facts About Anatoly Yevgenyevich Karpov
- Full Name: Anatoly Yevgenyevich Karpov
- Nationality: Russian
- Profession: Sports Professional
- Known For: Rival of Garry Kasparov
- Current Role: Member of the State Duma
- Age: 74 years old
- Date of Birth: May 23, 1951
- Place of Birth: Zlatoust, Soviet Union
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Natalia Bulanova
Anatoly Yevgenyevich Karpov Age
Anatoly Yevgenyevich Karpov is about 75 years old as of 2026. Anatoly Yevgenyevich Karpov was born in 1951.
Education
He attended Leningrad State University, where he studied Economics.
- Leningrad State University
- Field of Study: Economics
- Period: 1978
Career & Work
Anatoly Yevgenyevich Karpov's career includes professional roles with FIDE.
Organization: FIDE
Role: World Chess Champion
Period: 1975–1985
Rise to Fame
Anatoly Yevgenyevich Karpov gained public attention through Becoming the 12th World Chess Champion.
Anatoly Yevgenyevich Karpov Family & Relationships
Anatoly Yevgenyevich Karpov is married to Natalia Bulanova. He has 2 children, including Anatoly Anatolyevich Karpov and Sofia Anatolyevna Karpova.
- Father: Yevgeny Stepanovich Karpov
- Mother: Nina Grigorievna Karpova
- Children:
- Anatoly Anatolyevich Karpov (1979)
- Sofia Anatolyevna Karpova (1999)
Lesser Known Facts
- He is one of the world's leading philatelists (stamp collectors).
Personal Information
- Full Name: Anatoly Yevgenyevich Karpov
- Popular As: Anatoly Karpov
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Sports Professional
- Nationality: Russian
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: May 23, 1951
- Age: 74
- Birthday: May 23
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Place of Birth: Zlatoust, Soviet Union
Measurements
- Eye Color: Gray
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Yevgeny Stepanovich Karpov
- Mother: Nina Grigorievna Karpova
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Natalia Bulanova
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Garry Kasparov (Rival • Long-term Chess World Championship Rival)
