Garry Kasparov's Dog Recovering from Surgery

By Allison Fey
Moscow
Last updated on June 27, 2025

Spinee (see photo above) came out of the anaesthetic well.

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Garry Kasparov’s adored labrador retriever "Spinee" has undergone a risky surgery on Wednesday and is luckily beginning the slow process of recovery, according to Russian media reports. The 62-year-old chess grandmaster is said to have received waves and waves and support for Spinee, as he offered his Twitter followers an update on pooch’s status regularly.

UPDATE 27/06/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Garry Kasparov is one busy daddy

The yellow labrador retriever underwent a risky procedure at the Moscow Veterinary Hospital on Wednesday (June 25, 2025), prompting the chess grandmaster to ask his followers to send well wishes her way.

“May I ask one favor? My dog Spinee needs your prayers,” he Tweeted on Wednesday. “She just came out of a difficult surgery 20 minutes ago … She is my beloved.”

Garry Kasparov’s Twitter feed has kept his fans and followers updated

Throughout the night the Russian chess grandmaster posted updates to his numerous followers, about his dog’s delicate condition. “Spinee came out of the anesthetic well … her vital signs are good … your prayers are working,” he Tweeted.

Garry Kasparov continued tweeting about his pup’s prognosis throughout the night and it appears the pooch is on the mend. By Thursday morning, things continued to look good. “The Spinee Report: Her vital signs are good… pink gums … sleeping peacefully… recovering as hoped,” he said. “Not out of the woods yet. Prayers working :)”

Prayers working

As Garry Kasparov’s Twitter followers sent messages of support, he showed his gratitude. “With prayers like this I feel confident Spinee will be fine,” he wrote. “Thank you more than you will ever know.”

Here’s to hoping Spinee has a successful and speedy recovery!