After winning the prestigious Linares tournament for the ninth time, Kasparov announced on...

March 10, 2005 · Garry Kasparov · Chess · On this day

After winning the prestigious Linares tournament for the ninth time, Kasparov announced on 10 March 2005 that he would retire from regular competitive chess.

About Garry Kasparov

Garry Kasparov is a renowned Russian chess grandmaster, political activist, and author, widely regarded as one of the greatest chess players of all time. He was the World Chess Champion from 1985 to 2000 and has significantly influenced the game of chess and its global popularity.

Nationality: Russia
Born: April 13, 1963
Peak FIDE rating: 2851
Total months ranked No. 1: 255
Years active: 29

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