Even the former world chess champion Anatoly Karpov, who is a hero throughout the former Soviet Union for his years as champion, joined the fight.

即使是蝉联多年冠军而红遍整个前苏联的英雄——国际象棋前世界冠军卡波夫(Anatoly Karpov)也加入到这场战役中。

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The former European Open finalist, bidding for his 1st Crucible semi, beating former World Champion Graeme Dott in Round 1, here comes "The Gentleman", Joe Perry!

他是前欧洲公开赛亚军，他在第一轮击败了前世锦赛冠军格雷姆-多特，正朝着第一次克鲁斯堡的半决赛前进，他是“绅士”，乔-佩里！

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"The Waterfront is the best venue I have played at in terms of the conditions and the atmosphere, " said the former world amateur champion.

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Compatriot Mark Williams also progressed, a 5-3 victory over Northern Ireland's Joe Swail earning the two-time former world champion a date with the current Crucible king John Higgins.

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Rosberg got the better of teammate Michael Schumacher, finishing third to the former world champion's fifth position, with world champion Jenson Button separating the pair in fourth place.

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