Who is Gary Kasparov

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The Man who Beat Computers at Chess

Gary Kasparov is most known for being the world chess champion four times and beating IBM's Deep Blue Chess Computer. But did you know that since his retirement in 2005, Kasparov has also entered the worlds of Business, Politics, and Writing? This multi-faceted Grand Master has shown he can take the skills he learned from a board and apply them to a Board Room.

Books by Gary Kasparov

Kasparov is a Chess Master turned Author

There are a multitude of books by Gary Kasparov. They are excellent reads for the avid chess player or the curious fan. Check one out and let me know what you think!
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Gary Kasparov in the News

Recent Events and Activities involving Gary Kasparov

Anand has dropped in quality: Kasparov
"Anand and his challenger Boris Gelfand were under "huge pressure" and that was why the match lacked any intensity," Gary Kasparov. (AP Photo) CHENNAI: Gary Kasparov was good at intimidating his rivals, especially Viswanathan Anand.
The Thin Line of Stock Investing
As a child, I used to play in chess tournaments yet I'm sure Gary Kasparov would make me look silly even while lying sideways from the worst hangover he's ever had. To say it another way, even at his worst, Kasparov is better than my best.
Gelfand pushes ahead in World Chess Championship
Bobby Fischer, Gary Kasparov ? and Boris Gelfand? After beating reigning world champion Viswanathan Anand in game 7 of the World Chess Championship, the Israeli chess player has taken a giant step toward making history and being crowned World Chess ...
Deep Blue: 15 years after IBM's supercomputer beat the chess world's champ
By Bryan Bishop on May 11, 2012 08:10 pm 14Comments On May 11th, 1997, a supercomputer named Deep Blue did what at the time seemed impossible: it defeated the chess world champion Gary Kasparov at his own game. The computer's creator, IBM, ...

Gary Kasparov branches out from Chess

Kasparov Interviews on Politics and Business

Grand Master Kasparov interview, interviewer dumbfounded
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  • Michael Aug 16, 2010 @ 10:51 am | delete
    Gary Kasparov is then greatest chess play along side with Bobby Fischer
  • freechessgames Dec 1, 2007 @ 7:47 pm | delete
    this guy is brilliant.
  • Tom-Chess-Openings Nov 15, 2007 @ 9:31 pm | delete
    A World Chess Champion at only 22! Amazing!

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