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| | [[Image:Kasparov,1.jpg|right|thumb|Garry Kasparov]] | | [[Image:Kasparov,1.jpg|right|thumb|Garry Kasparov]] |
| | '''Garry Kimovich Kasparov''' ([[Russian language|Russian]]: Гарри Кимович Каспаров) (half-Jewish; real name Garik Weinstein) (born in 1963) was the youngest person to ever become a World [[Chess]] [[Champion]]. He held the highest chess rating ever with 2851 in the Elo system, the record for the most consecutive tournament victories, and a number one world rating almost continuously from 1986 to 2005, when he retired. He became the World Champion in 1985. | | '''Garry Kimovich Kasparov''' ([[Russian language|Russian]]: Гарри Кимович Каспаров) (half-Jewish; real name Garik Weinstein) (born in 1963) was the youngest person to ever become a World [[Chess]] [[Champion]]. He held the highest chess rating ever with 2851 in the Elo system, the record for the most consecutive tournament victories, and a number one world rating almost continuously from 1986 to 2005, when he retired. He became the World Champion in 1985. |
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| | + | == Stance on Cheating Scandal == |
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| | + | Kasparov disappointed some by initially siding against [[Magnus Carlsen]] for withdrawing from a tournament that failed to protect against cheating. The tournament, the 2022 Sinquefield Cup, changed its rules after Carlsen withdrew in protest of cheating, but Kasparov criticized Carlsen for not make a specific accusation of cheating which could have subjected Carlsen to a lawsuit. |
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| | + | == Anti-Communist == |
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| | Kasparov is outspokenly anti-[[communist]]. When he heard that 36% of [[millennials]] have favorable views towards communism today, he tweeted in disapproval: | | Kasparov is outspokenly anti-[[communist]]. When he heard that 36% of [[millennials]] have favorable views towards communism today, he tweeted in disapproval: |
| | {{cquote|It's nice they have opinions about communism now, because once you're living in it you don't get to have an opinion about it anymore.<ref>https://twitter.com/Kasparov63/status/1211724859950153739?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1211724859950153739%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.westernjournal.com%2Fsoviet-born-chess-legend-brilliantly-educates-millennials-approve-communism%2F</ref>}} | | {{cquote|It's nice they have opinions about communism now, because once you're living in it you don't get to have an opinion about it anymore.<ref>https://twitter.com/Kasparov63/status/1211724859950153739?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1211724859950153739%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.westernjournal.com%2Fsoviet-born-chess-legend-brilliantly-educates-millennials-approve-communism%2F</ref>}} |
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| | + | == Computer Chess == |
| | He had several famous competitions with computers programmed to defeat him. While he won early matches against the machines, he but ultimately succumbed to advances in computer technology, losing the series to Deep Blue in 1997. Kasparov considered the match to be unfair, as he was not allowed to view earlier games played by the computer, but all of his matches were analyzed and specifically programmed for the computer. Kasparov requested a rematch, but was denied and his computer opponent retired. In the final contest between Kasparov and the most advanced computer, they battled to a draw.<ref>http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Lab/7378/comphis.htm</ref> | | He had several famous competitions with computers programmed to defeat him. While he won early matches against the machines, he but ultimately succumbed to advances in computer technology, losing the series to Deep Blue in 1997. Kasparov considered the match to be unfair, as he was not allowed to view earlier games played by the computer, but all of his matches were analyzed and specifically programmed for the computer. Kasparov requested a rematch, but was denied and his computer opponent retired. In the final contest between Kasparov and the most advanced computer, they battled to a draw.<ref>http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Lab/7378/comphis.htm</ref> |
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| | + | == Ceded Championship == |
| | Kasparov later lost his championship title to Vladimir Kramnik in 2000. When there was difficulty in securing a rematch for several years despite Kasparov consistently showing himself as the #1 challenger, Kasparov retired and started the United Civil Front, an organization devoted to preserving democracy in Russia. | | Kasparov later lost his championship title to Vladimir Kramnik in 2000. When there was difficulty in securing a rematch for several years despite Kasparov consistently showing himself as the #1 challenger, Kasparov retired and started the United Civil Front, an organization devoted to preserving democracy in Russia. |
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| | + | == Candidacy for Russian President == |
| | In 2007, Kasparov announced his intentions to run for the Russian Presidency, and was nominated by his party. However, he later withdrew from the race, citing the fact that his opponents refused to give him space for a rally, in defiance of Russian election law.<ref>http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=3043579</ref> | | In 2007, Kasparov announced his intentions to run for the Russian Presidency, and was nominated by his party. However, he later withdrew from the race, citing the fact that his opponents refused to give him space for a rally, in defiance of Russian election law.<ref>http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=3043579</ref> |
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