Garry Kasparov

Garry Kasparov

Former World Chess Champion (1985-2000), Political Activist advocating for democracy and human rights in Russia, Author of multiple books on chess, politics, and artificial intelligence, Speaker on technology and geopolitics.

About

Garry Kasparov is a former World Chess Champion who dominated the sport from 1985 to 2000.
He is renowned for his deep strategic understanding and aggressive play style.
After retiring from professional chess, he became an influential political activist, often criticizing the Russian government and advocating for human rights and democratic reforms.
Kasparov is also a prolific author, writing extensively on chess theory, politics, and the impact of artificial intelligence.
His career spans competitive sports, political activism, and thought leadership in technology and society.

Areas of Expertise

chess champion political activist

Recent Podcasts

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Garry Kasparov: Chess, Deep Blue, AI, and Putin | Lex Fridman Podcast #46

Topic: Chess, Artificial Intelligence, Geopolitics, Human Rights

00:55:24881,08721,2026 years ago
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