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Birthday greetings to World Chess Champion Anatoly Karpov

May 23, 2026

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to chess player and world champion Anatoly Karpov on his 75th birthday.

The message reads, in part:

“I would like to wish you a happy 75th birthday.

You are one of the greatest grandmasters in today’s world and a worthy successor of the national chess school with its outstanding track record and traditions. You have taken part in so many challenging, tense and captivating matches with so many strong and famous rivals, and have scored spectacular and convincing victories. Of course, you have also excelled when serving your community and as a mentor, which has always been a priority for you.”

May 23, 2026