![]() ![]() ![]() Things hardly went to plan Kasparov found himself briefly imprisoned, unable to hold the very meeting that would seal his candidacy, and beaten by police when attending the verdict of anti-establishment band Pussy Riot. Given that the outbreak of the virus has led to millions of people newly embracing gaming and esports online, the wait may be very much worth it for Kasparov–a man with all the patience in the world, when it comes to getting what he wants.Īfter his retirement from chess, Kasparov swiftly moved into politics, founding the United Civil Front–an organization that works to “preserve electoral democracy in Russia”–and The Other Russia, through which he attempted to run against Vladimir Putin in the 2008 presidential race. ![]() Its launch was unsurprisingly delayed by the coronavirus pandemic, as several components required in-person collaboration, such as recording his masterclass lessons. His desire to promote the game online hasn’t diminished since then, but now, “the technology available is so far superior that the user experience is incomparably better and at a fraction of the cost.” He adds: “We can create an interactive, immersive chess experience we couldn’t dream of even ten years ago, let alone 20.” Kasparov has form for online chess, pioneering Kasparov Versus the World in 1999–”ancient history by internet standards,” he says. “I want Kasparovchess to be a permanent home for chess and players of all levels, not just those who appreciate the long history of the game and its greatest players.” “There is already a generation of kids who might think I’m ancient history like Capablanca or Fischer,” he says. Kasparov knows his status as a historic figure in chess, but wants a modern role in shaping the game for years to come. It’s also personal: Kasparovchess is a legacy project to give back to the game that has given me so much.” He continues: “I wanted to create something special for the global chess community, a place to learn and have fun. ![]()
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