Garry Kasparov
B- Birthday
- April 13, 1963
- Age
- 62
- Height
- 0'0" (0 cm)
- Net Worth
- $5M
About
Garry Kasparov is a renowned Russian chess grandmaster, political activist, and writer. He held the title of World Chess Champion from 1985 to 2000, establishing himself as one of the greatest chess players of all time. Kasparov's peak FIDE chess rating of 2851 in 1999 was the highest recorded for many years. He was ranked the world's No. 1 player for a record 255 months overall and holds records for consecutive tournament wins and Chess Oscars.
Career Timeline
World Chess Champion
Becomes the youngest World Chess Champion in history, achieving instant fame.
Split from FIDE
Forms the Professional Chess Association (PCA), showcasing his influence in the chess world.
Defeat by Deep Blue
Loses to IBM's Deep Blue, a landmark event highlighting AI's capabilities.
Loses Chess Title
Loses the World Chess Championship title after 15 years.
Retires From Chess
Retires from professional chess to pursue political activism and writing.
Political Activism
Becomes a vocal critic of Vladimir Putin and a prominent figure in Russian opposition politics.
Author and Speaker
Continues to write and speak on chess, strategy, and politics, maintaining his relevance.
