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Garry Kasparov is a renowned chess grandmaster, writer, and activist. Born on April 13, 1963, he is considered one of the greatest chess players in history, having won multiple world chess championships. Kasparov's achievements are not limited to the chessboard; he is also a prominent figure in social and political activism, promoting the culture of chess and advocating for democratic ideals.

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“In conclusion, if you want to unravel the multitude of secrets of chess then don't begrudge the time.”

Ifs Want Secret Chess Conclusion Multitudes

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“Millions like me in Russia want a free press, the rule of law, social justice, and free and fair elections. My new job is to fight for those people and to fight for these fundamental rights.”

People Want Jobs Law Fighting Social Justice Millions Rights Fairs Election Social Justice Fundamentals Presses Russia Like Me Rule Of Law New Job Free Press Fundamental Rights

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“Many politicians in the West cling to the notion of a partnership with Russia. They want to include [Vladimir] Putin, make compromises and constantly negotiate new deals with him. But history has taught us that the longer we pursue appeasement and do nothing, the higher the price will be later on. Dictators don't ask "Why?" before they seize even more power. They ask: "Why not?"”

Want Asks Deals Taught Higher Politician West Notion Russia Pursue Compromise Why Not Partnership Dictator Putin Taught Us New Deal Appeasement

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“[Vladimir] Putin wants to keep [Bashar] Assad in power and expand his own military base in Syria, whatever the cost. I even believe he has an interest in more and more people fleeing the country. The flow of refugees improves his negotiating position toward the West, including the German chancellor.”

People Want Believe Country Interest Military Position Cost Flow West Including Syria Refugee Putin Negotiating Fleeing Assad

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“I certainly want to be involved in politics and help shape the transition. I am in contact with regime critics who had to leave for the West. One of them is Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the former businessman, who had to endure 10 years in a prison camp.”

Want Years Helping Involved Shapes Prison West Critics Endure Contact Former Transition Camps Regimes Businessman

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“You cannot say, 'Go! Go! Rah! Rah! Good move!' People want some emotion. Chess is an art and not a spectator sport.”

People Want Art Moving Sports Emotion Chess Spectators

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“I want to serve chess through games, books that are works of art. I would like to bring the game closer to many people all over the world.”

People World Want Art Book Games Chess Works Of Art Playing Games Game Book

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“Everyone is concerned about his niche, his name, and wants to adapt the concept to so-called national characteristics. But at the end of the day, it's all the same.”

Want Ends Names Concepts Concerned Characteristics The End Of The Day Niche

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“We have a saying that a stranger's soul is like a black box. Which is why I would not want to analyze [Vladimir] Putin's psychological motivations.”

Want Soul Motivation Black Boxes Stranger Psychological Putin Black Boxes

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“The handover of power to [Dmitry] Medvedev was rather painless, everybody thought that the waves would calm automatically. By now, it's quite clear that [Vladimir] Putin doesn't want to relinquish the levers of power.”

Want Clear Calm Wave Putin Levers Painless

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“In the event that we don't want to lose the Far East and Siberia, we need a united Europe.”

Want Needs Loses United Events Europe East Siberia

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“If you're already in a fight, you want the first blow to be the last and you had better be the one to throw it.”

Ifs Want Firsts Lasts Fighting Blow

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“Ukraine had quite serious impact on the many Russians. They could see that ordinary people in Ukraine which is a bordering state, very close to Russia, the people of this state are, they didn't want to tolerate anymore the power abuse by Ukrainian officials.”

People Want States Serious Ordinary Abuse Impact Russia Officials Tolerate Ordinary People Eyebrows Ukraine Abuse Of Power Ukrainian

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“The biggest problem I see among people who want to excel in chess – and in business and in life in general – is not trusting their instincts enough.”

People Want Enough Problem Success Instinct Chess Not Trusting

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

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

“I may play some exhibition games so I don't want to quit the game of chess completely. I just decided and it's a firm decision not to play competitive chess anymore.”

Want May Play Games Decision Decided Quitting Chess Firm Exhibitions Firm Decisions

Author:Garry Kasparov

“Of course, if people do not want to do any work then it is better to start the game from a random position.”

People Ifs Want Courses Games Position

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Born: April 13, 1963
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