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Garri Kimowitsch Kasparow

    April 13, 1963

    A former world chess champion and acclaimed writer, his name is synonymous with strategic brilliance. His writings delve into the intricate relationship between the mind, strategy, and the human condition. Through a compelling narrative style, he explores profound questions of existence and the influence of intellect on our lives. His work resonates with readers seeking a deeper understanding of the human psyche and its potential.

    Garri Kimowitsch Kasparow
    Garry Kasparov on Modern Chess
    Gary Kasparov on My Great Predecessors
    Garry Kasparov on Garry Kasparov, Part III: 1993-2005
    Garry Kasparov on Modern Chess
    Garry Kasparov on My Great Predecessors
    Garry Kasparov on Garry Kasparov, Part 1: 1973-1985
    • 2024

      The World After Ukraine

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Ignoring the writing on the wall leads to unforeseen consequences and a tumultuous journey. The narrative explores themes of fate and the repercussions of neglecting warnings. Characters are faced with critical choices that challenge their beliefs and relationships, ultimately revealing the importance of heeding signs and understanding the past. As tensions rise, the story delves into the complexities of human nature and the struggle between destiny and free will, making for a compelling and thought-provoking read.

      The World After Ukraine
    • 2021

      Garry Kasparov on Garry Kasparov, Part 2

      • 496 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      Garry Kasparov on Garry Kasparov: Part II is the second volume in a major three-volume series made unique by the fact that it records the greatest chess battles played by the greatest chessplayer of all-time.

      Garry Kasparov on Garry Kasparov, Part 2
    • 2020
    • 2020

      The battle for the World Chess Championship has witnessed numerous titanic struggles which have engaged the interest not only of the chess enthusiasts but of the public at large. The chessboard is the ultimate mental battleground and the world champions themselves are supreme intellectual gladiators. This magnificent compilation of play from the 1960s through to the 1970s forms the basis of the third part of Garry Kasparov's long-awaited definitive history of the World Chess Championship. Garry Kasparov, who is universally acclaimed as the greatest chessplayer ever, subjects the play from this era to a rigorous analysis the examination being enhanced by the use of the latest chess software. This volume features the play of champions Tigran Petrosian (1963-1969) and Boris Spassky (1969-1972). However, this book is more than just a compilation of play from the greats of this era. Kasparos biographies of these champions place them in a fascinating historical, political and cultural context. Kasparov explains how each champion brought his own distinctive style to the chessboard and enriched the theory of the game with new ideas.

      Garry Kasparov on My Great Predecessors, Part Three
    • 2020
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    • 2020

      More than just a compilation of play from the great chess players of the 1960s and '70s, Kasparov's biographies place these champions in a fascinating historical, political, and cultural context.

      Garry Kasparov on My Great Predecessors, Part Five
    • 2020

      Between 1972 and 1975 alone, progress in the field of opening theory was more significant than in the entire preceding decade! Under the influence of Fischer, who imparted a great impetus to the development of the game, chess was radically regenerated. This process, with increasing acceleration, also continued in later years. As a result, the overall picture in the openings changed almost beyond recognition.By studying this fascinating book, the reader will certainly learn a great deal, discover things that are unexpected, and see how rapidly and inexorably chess development approached the computer era.*By the most famous chessplayer of all time*Part 1 of the Modern Chess Series, follow-up to My Great Predecessors

      Garry Kasparov on Modern Chess, Part 1
    • 2020

      The battle for the World Chess Championship has witnessed numerous titanic struggles which have engaged the interest not only of chess enthusiasts but also of the public at large. The chessboard is the ultimate mental battleground and the world champions themselves are supreme intellectual gladiators. This magnificent compilation of chess form the basis of the first part of Garry Kasparov's definitive history of the World Chess Championship. Garry Kasparov, who is universally acclaimed as the greatest chessplayer ever, subjects the play of his predecessors to a rigorous analysis. Part one features the play of champions Wilhelm Steinitz (1886-1894), Emanuel Lasker (1894-1921), Jose Capablanca (1921-1927) and Alexander Alekhine (1927-1935 and 1937-1946).

      Garry Kasparov on My Great Predecessors, Part One
    • 2017

      Deep Thinking

      Where Machine Intelligence Ends

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      Garry Kasparov gives his first public account of his landmark 1997 chess match with the IBM supercomputer Deep Blue, and explains why, twenty years later, he's become convinced that artificial intelligence is good for humans.

      Deep Thinking