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Kasparov, Garry
Widely believed to be the strongest player ever, in 1985 at age 22 Kasparov became the youngest-ever World Chess Champion.
However, like Bobby Fischer, controversy seems to follow him. He broke away from the long-standing "official" chess organization body, FIDE, to create several of his own organizations to run his own world championships.
Beyond his interests in chess, Kasparov is an accomplished mathematician and computer expert who speaks 15 different languages. He has authored four books and has gained international recognition as a prominent spokesperson for political, educational and social reforms in Eastern Europe.
However, like Bobby Fischer, controversy seems to follow him. He broke away from the long-standing "official" chess organization body, FIDE, to create several of his own organizations to run his own world championships.
Beyond his interests in chess, Kasparov is an accomplished mathematician and computer expert who speaks 15 different languages. He has authored four books and has gained international recognition as a prominent spokesperson for political, educational and social reforms in Eastern Europe.
Sites in Kasparov, Garry
Kasparov vs. Deep Blue: The Rematch
Features official commentary, video, and essays: The match Kasparov lost against IBM's Deep Blue.
Unlimited Challenge: Autobiography of Kasparov
Provides buying information and review of book (originally named "Child of Change").
Kasparov-Karpov World Championships
Gives commentary, games, and links for the five world championship matches between Karpov and Kasparov.
Games from 1973-1998
Click to download zip file (.PGN format).
Kasparov-Karpov World Championship Games
Click to download zip file. (.PGN format)
Controversy of lost move in Kasparov v. World
Features commentary and article links: Lead coach for World team Irina Krush recommended a move to prevent Kasparov from winning. This move was not shown in time, a different move was played, and Kasparov won.
1996 Biography
Official biography of Kasparov from IBM Deep Blue site: history, and interview.
Kasparov vs. Rest Of The World
Barnet chess club provided much original analysis for the epic battle between Kasparov and the rest of the world.
Kasparov Chess Match
Features Yahoo's coverage of Kasparov vs. World 1999.
2000 World Chess (Braingames) Championship: Kasparov v. Kramnik
Includes move-by-move commentary, reports, and photos.
Wired News - Kasparov Goes Bigger than Blue
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