Gary Kasparov
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Definition
Proper noun: - Gary Kasparov: A former Azerbaijani (born in the Soviet Union) chess grandmaster who was the World Chess Champion from 1985 to 2000. He is widely considered one of the greatest chess players in history.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Gary Kasparov defended his world title successfully for many years.
- The 1997 match between Gary Kasparov and the IBM computer Deep Blue was a historic event.
- Many chess students study the games of Gary Kasparov to improve their tactics.
Advanced Usage
- "Kasparovian" (adj): Used to describe a style of play that is aggressive, dynamic, and deeply strategic, characteristic of Gary Kasparov.
- The young grandmaster impressed everyone with a Kasparovian attack on the king's side.
Variants and Related Words
- Kasparov: A common shortened reference to the full name.
- Kasparov is also known for his writings on chess and politics.
Synonyms
- Chess champion
- Grandmaster
- (The) World Chess Champion (1985-2000)
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "To play like Kasparov": To play chess with exceptional aggression, preparation, and will to win.
- He analyzed the opening deeply and played like Kasparov to secure a crushing victory.
Noun
- Azerbaijani chess master who became world champion in 1985 by defeating Anatoli Karpov (born in 1963)