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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.

In 2007, Kasparov announced his intentions to run for the Russian Presidency, and was nominated by his party, but it is possible that his candidacy could be blocked. <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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