Quotes by Garry Kasparov

About Garry Kasparov:

Garry Kimovich Kasparov 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 rating of 2851, achieved in 1999, was the highest recorded until being passed by Magnus Carlsen in 2013. Kasparov also holds records for consecutive professional tournament victories (15) and Chess Oscars (11).
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I want to serve chess through games, books that are works of art. I would like to bring the game closer to many people all over the world.

Garry Kasparov

You cannot say, 'Go! Go! Rah! Rah! Good move!' People want some emotion. Chess is an art and not a spectator sport.

Garry Kasparov

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

Garry Kasparov

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

Garry Kasparov

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

Garry Kasparov

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

Garry Kasparov

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

Garry Kasparov

It's quite difficult for me to imagine my life without chess.

Garry Kasparov

I've met enough KGB colonels in my life.

Garry Kasparov

The real political life in Russia unfortunately is not in the parliament but on the streets and in the media.

Garry Kasparov

I think Russian people are learning that democracy is not an alien thing; it's not a western invention.

Garry Kasparov

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 that could force Kremlin to reconsider its plans to abolish presidential elections.

Garry Kasparov

More and more people in my country recognise the dangers of having their governors appointed by Putin and having no influence in parliament because Parliament today is also following instructions from Kremlin and no longer represents its people.

Garry Kasparov

I wouldn't overestimate the importance of my popularity in the country and abroad but at the end of the day it's not as important because I believe that my presence here could make some difference and it could encourage people.

Garry Kasparov

I have some strategical vision, I could calculate some few moves ahead and I have an intellect that is badly missed in the country which is run by generals and colonels.

Garry Kasparov

I have some security that could protect me against provocations but of course there are more terrible actions that could not be stopped by any security.

Garry Kasparov

Russian Parliament today is a bunch of puppets that just fall in with the instructions from Kremlin.

Garry Kasparov

We have to stop the propaganda, the shameful propaganda used by Kremlin to rehabilitate these old types.

Garry Kasparov

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

Garry Kasparov

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

Garry Kasparov

Author Bio

  • NameGarry Kasparov
  • Descriptionformer chess world champion
  • BornApril 13, 1963
  • CountrySoviet Union; Russia; Croatia
  • ProfessionChess Player; Politician; Writer
  • AwardsGrandmaster; Chess World Champion; Chess Oscar; Chess Oscar; Chess Oscar; Chess Oscar; Chess Oscar; Chess Oscar; Chess Oscar; Chess Oscar; Chess Oscar; Chess Oscar; Chess Oscar