Kasparovs

Kasparovs is a surname. It is most famously associated with Garry Kasparov, a Russian chess grandmaster, former World Chess Champion, and political activist. Garry Kasparov was born in Baku, Azerbaijan, then part of the Soviet Union. He became the youngest ever undisputed World Chess Champion in 1985, at the age of 22. He held this title until 2000. Throughout his career, he was known for his aggressive playing style and his intense rivalry with Anatoly Karpov.

Beyond chess, Kasparov has been a prominent figure in Russian opposition politics. After retiring from professional chess in 2005, he became increasingly involved in activism against the Russian government. He co-founded the United Civil Front and was a leader of The Other Russia coalition. In 2012, he moved to the United States. While Garry Kasparov is the most well-known individual with this surname, it is possible that other individuals also share it, though they are not as widely recognized on a global scale. The surname itself is of Slavic origin.