Garry Kasparov

Garry Kasparov is a Russian chess grandmaster widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history. He became the youngest World Chess Champion in 1985 at age 22 and held the title until 2000. Known for his deep strategic understanding and aggressive style, Kasparov modernized competitive chess and dominated the game for decades. Beyond chess, he is an advocate for human rights, democracy, and political reform in Russia. His battles against computer programs, particularly famous matches against IBM's Deep Blue, highlighted the evolving relationship between humans and artificial intelligence.