Garry Kimovich Kasparov is a Russian chess grandmaster, former World Chess Champion, political activist and writer. His peak FIDE chess rating of 2851, achieved in 1999, was the highest recorded until being surpassed by Magnus Carlsen in 2013. Wikipedia
Born: 1963 (age 61 years), Baku, Azerbaijan
Spouse: Daria Tarasova (m. 2005) and Yulia Vovk (m. 1996–2005)
Awards: Chess Oscar
Education: Azerbaijan University of Languages (1986)
Organizations founded: Professional Chess Association, Renew Democracy Initiative, Anti-War Committee of Russia, and more