Happy birthday! Anatoly Karpov turns 75 today

The iconic and legendary chess grandmaster turns 75 on Saturday, May. 23, 2026.

Anatoly Karpov »

See more news, pictures and video.

Hot news

• International May 26, 2026

  Anatoly Karpov, Time's ‘Person of the Year’ 2026?
• Breaking news May 25, 2026

  Anatoly Karpov to announce retirement at age 75
• Rumor Central May 2026

  Is Anatoly Karpov secretly gay and hiding in the closet?

Former World Chess Champion Anatoly Karpov is celebrating his 75th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed chess grandmasters of his generation.

Popular chess grandmaster Anatoly Karpov has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 75th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Karpov, a cultural icon

Born Anatoly Yevgenyevich Karpov in Zlatoust on May 23, 1951, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Russian history. Karpov's not just a great chess grandmaster, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Anatoly hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Anatoly Karpov as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 75.

Happy Birthday, Anatoly, you're the best!

© 2026 MediaMass All rights reserved. Do not reproduce (even with permission).

Celebrity Central