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Garry Kasparov

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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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Books
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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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

Garry Kasparov Books

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  • How to book Garry Kasparov?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Garry Kasparov for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form 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 pricing information and check availability for Garry Kasparov or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Garry Kasparov?

    Booking fees for Garry Kasparov, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies between live and virtual events. Other factors that can affect speaker fees include the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The live and virtual event speaking fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Garry Kasparov, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • Who is the agent for Garry Kasparov?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Garry Kasparov for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent 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. Fill out the booking request form 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 talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Garry Kasparov or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Garry Kasparov or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

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, Richard Florida and Guy Kawasaki. 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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