Anatoly Karpov books in order
Russian chess player
- Born
- 1951
- Country
- Russia
- Books
- 5
Anatoly Karpov has published 5 books, beginning with Collected Games (1969). The best-known is Karpov on Karpov (1991). The latest is Find the Right Plan with Anatoly Karpov (2010).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Anatoly Karpov
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Karpov on Karpov
Anatoly Karpov's most-read book.
Newest
Find the Right Plan with Anatoly Karpov
Published 2010.
Other books in order
Collected Games (1969)
Karpov on Karpov (1991)
Best Games (1996)
Caro Kann (2006)
Find the Right Plan with Anatoly Karpov (2010)
About Anatoly Karpov
Anatoly Yevgenyevich Karpov is a Russian and former Soviet chess grandmaster, former World Chess Champion, and politician. He was the 12th World Chess Champion, from 1975 to 1985, a three-time FIDE World Champion, twice World Chess champion as a member of the USSR team, a six-time winner of Chess Olympiads as a member of the USSR team, and the 1st World Rapid Chess Champion (1988). The International Association of Chess Press awarded him nine Chess Oscars.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Anatoly Karpov FAQ
- How many books has Anatoly Karpov written?
- Anatoly Karpov has published 5 books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Anatoly Karpov's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Karpov on Karpov.
- What is Anatoly Karpov's latest book?
- Find the Right Plan with Anatoly Karpov (2010).
- What is Anatoly Karpov's most famous book?
- Karpov on Karpov (1991) is Anatoly Karpov's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.