Know all the details about the legendary chess player Garry Kasparov along with his net worth and IQ, who went viral for his sarcastic comments towards Indian politician Rahul Gandhi
Garry Kasparov, a Russian chess grandmaster, writer, and political activist, possesses a net worth of $6 million. He held the number one ranking in the world for a record 255 months between 1984 and his retirement in 2005. Throughout his illustrious career, he achieved notable milestones such as becoming the youngest undisputed World Chess Champion in 1985.
Who is chess player Garry Kasparov as his tweet on Rahul Gandhi goes viral, bio, age, family, wife, IQ and net worth
I very much hope my little joke does not pass for advocacy or expertise in Indian politics! But as an "all-seeing monster with 1000 eyes," as I was once described, I cannot fail to see a politician dabbling in my beloved game! https://t.co/MlBnR4PeZ6
— Garry Kasparov (@Kasparov63) May 3, 2024
Who is Garry Kasparov?
Kasparov, born Garik Kimovich Weinstein in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, had a Jewish father, Kim Moiseyevich Weinstein, and an Armenian mother, Klara Shagenovna Kasparova. Both of his maternal grandparents hailed from Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenians by origin. According to Kasparov himself, his name was in honor of United States President Harry Truman.
Kasparov fathered a daughter with his first wife, Masha, before their marriage ended in divorce. Following the divorce, he married Yulia, with whom he had a son before their own divorce in 2005. Kasparov then married Dasha, his third wife, and together they have a daughter and a son.
In December 2009, Garry purchased a Robert A. Stern-designed condo at a Manhattan building called the Harrison for $3.4 million. The three-bedroom, 1,800 square foot apartment was acquired through a $1.25 million mortgage, negotiated with a $350,000 discount from the asking price. Before that, he had owned a 900 square foot apartment at the Lombardy building, which he acquired in 2005 for $320,000 and later sold in October 2009 for $630,000.
we examine personal life details about Garry:
- Full Name: Garry Kimovich Kasparov
- Born: 13 April, 1963 (Baku, Soviet Union)
- Father: Kim Moiseyevich Weinstein
- Mother: Klara Shagenovna Kasparova
- Wife: Dasha
- Net Worth: $6 million
Garry Kasparov actually underwent 3 days of IQ and general intelligence testing for Der Spiegel magazine in 1987 and he genius-level in areas including reading speed and comprehension, general memory, fast arithmetic, but below child-level at picture-based thinking, and in some cases was incapable of making educated guesses. His IQ was recorded at 135.
Garry Kasparov: chess career journey and achievements
Having achieved the title of grandmaster in the early 80s, Kasparov continued to ascend the ranks of the world’s greatest chess players throughout the decade. By the start of 1984, Kasparov held the number one rank in the world with a FIDE rating of 2710.
In late 1985, at the age of 22, he claimed the title of youngest-ever World Chess Champion. He successfully defended his title in 1986 and once again in 1987. Kasparov engaged in a fifth match against Karpov in 1990, emerging victorious once more. Following his ninth victory in the prestigious Linares tournament, Kasparov announced on March 10, 2005, his retirement from regular competitive chess.