"Find the Right Plan" by Anatoly Karpov and Anatoly Matsukevich provides a structured approach to chess strategy for club players, focusing on evaluation principles and positional domination. The book, first published in 2008 by Batsford, emphasizes the "law of domination" and uses annotated examples from top-level matches. The book is available for digital access and purchase on platforms like Find The Right Plan - Anatoly Karpov 2008 - Scribd
X. Conclusion: The Right Plan
This essay explores Karpov’s style, his best-known games and rivalries, the theoretical contributions he made to opening and endgame practice, and the pedagogical legacy he leaves for players seeking to improve their own planning. I argue that Karpov’s career illustrates a single coherent principle: chess excellence built on superior judgment, prophylaxis, structure, and the disciplined execution of long-term plans. I then offer practical takeaways for players who want to bring Karpov-like planning into their own games. Anatoly Karpov - Find The Right Plan.pdf
Karpov vs Miles, 1982 – The correct moment to open a file. "Find the Right Plan" by Anatoly Karpov and
If you study the PDF, you will notice a recurring motif: the outpost knight. In the 1978 World Championship match against Viktor Korchnoi, Karpov repeatedly placed knights on e5 and d5. The plan was simple: "I will trade your bishop, then place my knight where your pawns cannot touch it." That is a plan. A concrete, repeatable, winning plan. Conclusion: The Right Plan This essay explores Karpov’s
For decades, club players have struggled with a single, devastating question: "I’m out of the opening, I have no immediate tactics, but I have no idea what to do next."