Happy birthday! Garry Kasparov turns 61 today

The iconic and legendary chess grandmaster turns 61 on Saturday, Apr. 13, 2024.

Former World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov is celebrating his 61st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed chess grandmasters of his generation.

Popular chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 61st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Kasparov, a cultural icon

Born Garik Kimovich Weinstein in Baku on April 13, 1963, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Russian history. Kasparov's not just a great chess grandmaster, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Garry hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Garry Kasparov as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 61.

Happy Birthday, Garry, you're the best!

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