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39 quotes by Garry Kasparov

Garry Kimovich Kasparov (Russian: Га рри Ки мович Каспа ров, Russian pronunciation: [ˈɡarʲɪ ˈkʲiməvʲɪtɕ kɐˈsparəf]; born Garik Kimovich Weinstein, 13 April 1963) is a Russian (formerly Soviet) chess Grandmaster, former World Chess Champion, writer, and political activist, considered by many to be the greatest chess player of all time. From 1986 until his retirement in 2005, Kasparov was ranked world No. 1 for 225 out of 228 months. His peak...
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Chess helps you to concentrate, improve your logic. It teaches you to play by the rules and take responsibility for your actions, how to problem... →

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Women, by their nature, are not exceptional chess players: they are not great fighters.

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I think that it's a vital moment now for Russian democracy to convince people that it's only our actions, our joined actions and protests... →

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It was not about losing my mental power; it's about not feeling good about my contribution to the game.

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Chess is mental torture.

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I think our chances are not looking great today but the only way to fail for me is just not to try.

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It didn't take long to recognise the shortcomings of the Soviet regime and to see the values of the free world.

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I organize a chess festival in Hungary. I support chess in schools, and I have my own chess foundation. And I started writing books.

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I learned that fighting on the chess board could also have an impact on the political climate in the country.

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I started playing chess when I was five years old. I learned the moves from my mother, then worked with my father - and later trainers. My style... →

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If you make a decision to fight for future of your own country you have to consider all the consequences.

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I have great energy and I have great tasks ahead of me.

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At the end of the day, it's all about money.

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