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Garry Kasparov began playing chess at the age of 6. By the time he was 13, he was the Soviet youth champion. Three years later, he went on to win his first international tournament.
He’s gone up against the greatest minds and machines in history, and now he’s sharing his story with you.
view his collectionGarry studied under former world champion, Mikhail Botvinnik, from 1973 to 1978.
Reigning champion from 1984 to 2005
First to defeat IBM’s computer Deep Blue in chess.
Humanitarian and beloved mentor to modern day chess prodigies.