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World Champion Chess Expert & Strategist; Chairman of the Human Rights Foundation based in New York

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Garry Kasparov Biography

Born in Baku, Azerbaijan, in the Soviet Union in 1963, Garry Kasparov became the under-18 chess champion of the USSR at the age of 12 and the world under-20 champion at 17. He came to international fame at the age of 22 as the youngest world chess champion in history in 1985. He defended his title five times, including a legendary series of matches against arch-rival Anatoly Karpov.

Kasparov’s famous matches against the IBM super-computer Deep Blue in 1996-97 were key to bringing artificial intelligence, and chess, into the mainstream. They also sparked Kasparov’s passionate interest in the human relationship with our increasingly intelligent machines, a theme he has investigated for decades beginning with the invention of “Advanced Chess” in 1998. His vision for the importance of processes that dynamically combine the best of human and machine intelligence has become influential across the financial and tech sectors.

Kasparov was one of the first prominent Soviets to call for democratic and market reforms and was an early supporter of Boris Yeltsin’s push to break up the Soviet Union. In 1990, he and his family escaped ethnic violence in his native Baku as the USSR collapsed. In 2005, Kasparov, in his 20th year as the world’s top-rated player, retired from professional chess to join the vanguard of the Russian prodemocracy movement. In 2012, Kasparov was named chairman of the New York-based Human Rights Foundation, succeeding Václav Havel. HRF promotes individual liberty worldwide and organizes the annual Oslo Freedom Forum. Facing imminent arrest during Putin’s crackdown, Kasparov moved from Moscow to New York City in 2013.

Since 1990, Kasparov has been a regular contributor on politics to many major publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The New York Daily News. His Twitter and Facebook boast over three-quarter million followers. Kasparov speaks frequently to business audiences around the world on strategy, decision-making, and artificial intelligence. In 2016, he was named a Security Ambassador by Avast Software, where he discusses cybersecurity and the digital future, and to the executive board of the Foundation for Responsible Robotics.

In 2017, Kasparov founded the Renew Democracy Initiative, dedicated to promoting the principles of the free world. Bringing together prominent figures on the left and the right, the non-partisan RDI has launched programs to support civics education, integrity in public office, and the vital importance of engaged citizenry. The US-based Kasparov Chess Foundation non-profit promotes the teaching of chess in education systems around the world. Its program already in use in schools across the United States, KCF also has centers in Brussels, Singapore, and Mexico City.

Kasparov’s book How Life Imitates Chess on strategy and decision-making is available in over 20 languages. He is the author of two acclaimed series of chess books, My Great Predecessors and Modern Chess. Kasparov’s prescient 2015 book, Winter Is Coming: Why Vladimir Putin and the Enemies of the Free World Must Be Stopped, is a blend of history, memoire, and analysis of the threats to the modern world order.

Kasparov’s latest book is Deep Thinking: Where Machine Intelligence Ends and Human Creativity Begins (2017). It reveals the full story of his matches against Deep Blue and his optimistic and pragmatic analysis of our future with intelligent machines. He says, “The combination of human plus machine is the only way to map the world of uncertainty and achieve our greatest dreams. That’s why I prefer to call AI “augmented intelligence.” It’s a tool that makes us smarter, that extends our minds the way a telescope extends our eyes. We just have to point it in the right direction, and that’s where human creativity and strategic planning come in.”

Speaking Topics
  • Innovation

  • A conversation with Garry Kasparov

  • Titles are selected to fit the theme of the conference or meeting and some recent titles have been

    "Strategy & Tactics"

    "Achieving Your Potential"

    "Strategy & Competition"

    "Logical Thinking"

    "Strategy • the Big Picture"

    "Limit of Endurance"

    "Leaders vs. Managers"

    "Success is in the Mind"

    "How the Computer Changed the Game of Chess Forever"

    "From Man to Machine"

    "Making use of Strategic Thinking in Business & Politics"

    "Strategy for decoding the Complexity of Life"

    "All you have to do is find the courage to make up your mind"

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Deep Thinking: Where Machine Intelligence Ends and Human Creativity Begins

Deep Thinking: Where Machine Intelligence Ends and Human Creativity Begins

Winter Is Coming: Why Vladimir Putin and the Enemies of the Free World Must Be Stopped

Winter Is Coming: Why Vladimir Putin and the Enemies of the Free World Must Be Stopped

Garry Kasparov on Garry Kasparov, Part II: 1985-1993 (Everyman Chess)

Garry Kasparov on Garry Kasparov, Part II: 1985-1993 (Everyman Chess)

Garry Kasparov on Garry Kasparov, Part 1: 1973-1985

Garry Kasparov on Garry Kasparov, Part 1: 1973-1985

Checkmate Tactics

Checkmate Tactics

How Life Imitates Chess: Making the Right Moves, from the Board to the Boardroom

How Life Imitates Chess: Making the Right Moves, from the Board to the Boardroom

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World Champion Chess Expert & Strategist; Chairman of the Human Rights Foundation based in New York

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Garry Kasparov Biography

Born in Baku, Azerbaijan, in the Soviet Union in 1963, Garry Kasparov became the under-18 chess champion of the USSR at the age of 12 and the world under-20 champion at 17. He came to international fame at the age of 22 as the youngest world chess champion in history in 1985. He defended his title five times, including a legendary series of matches against arch-rival Anatoly Karpov.

Kasparov’s famous matches against the IBM super-computer Deep Blue in 1996-97 were key to bringing artificial intelligence, and chess, into the mainstream. They also sparked Kasparov’s passionate interest in the human relationship with our increasingly intelligent machines, a theme he has investigated for decades beginning with the invention of “Advanced Chess” in 1998. His vision for the importance of processes that dynamically combine the best of human and machine intelligence has become influential across the financial and tech sectors.

Kasparov was one of the first prominent Soviets to call for democratic and market reforms and was an early supporter of Boris Yeltsin’s push to break up the Soviet Union. In 1990, he and his family escaped ethnic violence in his native Baku as the USSR collapsed. In 2005, Kasparov, in his 20th year as the world’s top-rated player, retired from professional chess to join the vanguard of the Russian prodemocracy movement. In 2012, Kasparov was named chairman of the New York-based Human Rights Foundation, succeeding Václav Havel. HRF promotes individual liberty worldwide and organizes the annual Oslo Freedom Forum. Facing imminent arrest during Putin’s crackdown, Kasparov moved from Moscow to New York City in 2013.

Since 1990, Kasparov has been a regular contributor on politics to many major publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The New York Daily News. His Twitter and Facebook boast over three-quarter million followers. Kasparov speaks frequently to business audiences around the world on strategy, decision-making, and artificial intelligence. In 2016, he was named a Security Ambassador by Avast Software, where he discusses cybersecurity and the digital future, and to the executive board of the Foundation for Responsible Robotics.

In 2017, Kasparov founded the Renew Democracy Initiative, dedicated to promoting the principles of the free world. Bringing together prominent figures on the left and the right, the non-partisan RDI has launched programs to support civics education, integrity in public office, and the vital importance of engaged citizenry. The US-based Kasparov Chess Foundation non-profit promotes the teaching of chess in education systems around the world. Its program already in use in schools across the United States, KCF also has centers in Brussels, Singapore, and Mexico City.

Kasparov’s book How Life Imitates Chess on strategy and decision-making is available in over 20 languages. He is the author of two acclaimed series of chess books, My Great Predecessors and Modern Chess. Kasparov’s prescient 2015 book, Winter Is Coming: Why Vladimir Putin and the Enemies of the Free World Must Be Stopped, is a blend of history, memoire, and analysis of the threats to the modern world order.

Kasparov’s latest book is Deep Thinking: Where Machine Intelligence Ends and Human Creativity Begins (2017). It reveals the full story of his matches against Deep Blue and his optimistic and pragmatic analysis of our future with intelligent machines. He says, “The combination of human plus machine is the only way to map the world of uncertainty and achieve our greatest dreams. That’s why I prefer to call AI “augmented intelligence.” It’s a tool that makes us smarter, that extends our minds the way a telescope extends our eyes. We just have to point it in the right direction, and that’s where human creativity and strategic planning come in.”

Garry Kasparov Speaking Topics

  • Innovation

  • A conversation with Garry Kasparov

  • Titles are selected to fit the theme of the conference or meeting and some recent titles have been

    "Strategy & Tactics"

    "Achieving Your Potential"

    "Strategy & Competition"

    "Logical Thinking"

    "Strategy • the Big Picture"

    "Limit of Endurance"

    "Leaders vs. Managers"

    "Success is in the Mind"

    "How the Computer Changed the Game of Chess Forever"

    "From Man to Machine"

    "Making use of Strategic Thinking in Business & Politics"

    "Strategy for decoding the Complexity of Life"

    "All you have to do is find the courage to make up your mind"

Garry Kasparov Videos

  • Stand with Ukraine in the Fight against Evil | Garry Kasparov | TED
    Ukraine is on the front line of a war between freedom and tyranny, says chess grandmaster and human rights advocate Garry Kasparov. In this...
  • Garry Kasparov Teaches Chess | Official Trailer | MasterClass ...
  • Garry Kasparov's 5 Most Brilliant Chess Moves

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  • How do I book Garry Kasparov to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Garry Kasparov for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Garry Kasparov, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Garry Kasparov or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Garry Kasparov

    Speaking fees for Garry Kasparov, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Garry Kasparov are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Garry Kasparov, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Garry Kasparov speak about?

  • Where does Garry Kasparov travel from?

    Garry Kasparov generally travels from New York, NY, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Garry Kasparov’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Garry Kasparov for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Garry Kasparov for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Garry Kasparov or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Garry Kasparov is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Innovation, A conversation with Garry Kasparov and Titles are selected to fit the theme of the conference or meeting and some recent titles have been. The estimated speaking fee range to book Garry Kasparov for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Garry Kasparov generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Peter Diamandis, Daymond John, Dr. Michio Kaku, Marc Randolph and Mike Walsh. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Garry Kasparov for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Garry Kasparov Speaking Topics

  • Innovation

  • A conversation with Garry Kasparov

  • Titles are selected to fit the theme of the conference or meeting and some recent titles have been

    "Strategy & Tactics"

    "Achieving Your Potential"

    "Strategy & Competition"

    "Logical Thinking"

    "Strategy • the Big Picture"

    "Limit of Endurance"

    "Leaders vs. Managers"

    "Success is in the Mind"

    "How the Computer Changed the Game of Chess Forever"

    "From Man to Machine"

    "Making use of Strategic Thinking in Business & Politics"

    "Strategy for decoding the Complexity of Life"

    "All you have to do is find the courage to make up your mind"

Garry Kasparov Speaker Videos

  • Stand with Ukraine in the Fight against Evil | Garry Kasparov | TED
    Ukraine is on the front line of a war between freedom and tyranny, says chess grandmaster and human rights advocate Garry Kasparov. In this blistering call to action, he traces Vladimir Putin's rise...
    Garry Kasparov Teaches Chess | Official Trailer | MasterClass ...
  • Garry Kasparov's 5 Most Brilliant Chess Moves
    Garry Kasparov Keynote: Molotov-Ribbentrop
  • Garry Kasparov at FICO World 2018
    Keynote speaker Garry Kasparov, Chess Grandmaster and Expert on Human-Machine Collaboration at FICO World 2018. April 19, 2018 Fontainebleau Miami Beach Stay in touch for our next FICO World...
    Chess Grandmaster Garry Kasparov Replays His Four Most Memorable Games
    The grandmaster Garry Kasparov, considered by many to be the greatest chess player of all time, replays some of his most unforgettable games. He relives both the happiest and the most painful moments...

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