#1
Garry Kasparov
auto_awesomeThe Beast of Baku
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Chess is mental torture.
GOAT Score (Net)777
Total Ballots895
Sport Rank#1
Days on Top26
format_quote In Their Words
“Chess is mental torture.”
“I used to attack because it was the only thing I knew. Now I attack because I know it works best.”
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BornApril 13, 1963
NationalityAzerbaijan
Current ClubRetired
PositionGrandmaster
trophy Achievements
- hotel_classWorld Chess Champion (1985–2000)