Which quotation from the passage disagrees with Karlov’s defensiveness about chess?

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“To his credit, Karlov avoids clichés like ‘the game of kings’ that might give a false or limiting impression of who chess is for; instead, he maintains, ‘chess is a game for everyone.’”
“To his credit, Karlov avoids clichés like ‘the game of kings’ that might give a false or limiting impression of who chess is for; instead, he maintains, ‘chess is a game for everyone.’”

“Karlov works hard, and not totally in vain, to explain why an ancient, stylized wargame has something to offer for anybody interested in a good challenge.”
“Karlov works hard, and not totally in vain, to explain why an ancient, stylized wargame has something to offer for anybody interested in a good challenge.”

“When it turns from ‘past’ to ‘future,’ however, the book becomes a not-so-subtle pitch for renewed amateur interest in the game.”
“When it turns from ‘past’ to ‘future,’ however, the book becomes a not-so-subtle pitch for renewed amateur interest in the game.”

“He goes a little off-track, however, in his comparisons to other, supposedly lesser hobbies such as ‘mindless’ video games and ‘primitive’ traditional sports.”
“He goes a little off-track, however, in his comparisons to other, supposedly lesser hobbies such as ‘mindless’ video games and ‘primitive’ traditional sports.”

Answer 1

The quotation that disagrees with Karlov’s defensiveness about chess is:

“He goes a little off-track, however, in his comparisons to other, supposedly lesser hobbies such as ‘mindless’ video games and ‘primitive’ traditional sports.”

This statement implies a negative comparison to other activities, which contradicts the idea that chess is inclusively for everyone and can be appreciated alongside other pursuits.