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Gary Kasparov
Gary Kasparov , 1963–, Armenian chess player, b. Azerbaijan (then in the USSR) as Garri Kimovich Wainshtein. He became the world junior champion at the age of 16 and was International Chess Federation (FIDE) champion from 1985 to 1993. His first title match (Sept., 1984–Feb., 1985) against Anatoly Karpov was the longest in chess history. After 48 games, the psychological and physical strain on Karpov, who was leading but appeared likely to lose, caused chess authorities to end the match inconclusively amid controversy. Kasparov won a rematch six months later, becoming the youngest world champion ever. He defended his title against Karpov in 1986, 1987, and 1990.
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Kasparov, Gary
Kasparov, Gary (1963– ) Russian chess player, b. Gary Weinstein. In 1985 he defeated Anatoly Karpov to become the youngest-ever chess world champion. Kasparov successfully defended his title against Karpov in 1986, 1987, and 1990. In 1996, he defeated the IBM ‘Deep Blue’ chess computer, but lost a rematch in 1997. In 2000, Kasparov lost his world title to his former pupil, Vladimir Kramnik.
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"Kasparov, Gary." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Kasparov, Gary." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-KasparovGary.html "Kasparov, Gary." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-KasparovGary.html |
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