Garry Kasparov Quotes, Sayings, Remarks, Thoughts and Speeches



Garry Kasparov Quotes and Sayings


  • 1
    Chess is mental torture. Garry Kasparov | Refcard PDF
  • 2
    I have some security that could protect me against provocations but of course there are more terrible actions that could not be stopped by any security. Garry Kasparov | Refcard PDF
  • 3
    I have some strategical vision, I could calculate some few moves ahead and I have an intellect that is badly missed in the country which is run by generals and colonels. Garry Kasparov | Refcard PDF
  • 4
    I learned that fighting on the chess board could also have an impact on the political climate in the country. Garry Kasparov | Refcard PDF
  • 5
    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. Garry Kasparov | Refcard PDF
  • 6
    I think our chances are not looking great today but the only way to fail for me is just not to try. Garry Kasparov | Refcard PDF
  • 7
    I think Russian people are learning that democracy is not an alien thing; it's not a western invention. Garry Kasparov | Refcard PDF
  • 8
    I think Russians today have a distorted picture of capitalism, liberal democracy and market economy. Garry Kasparov | Refcard PDF
  • 9
    I think that it's a vital moment now for Russian democracy to convince people that it's only our actions, our joined actions and protests that could force Kremlin to reconsider its plans to abolish presidential elections. Garry Kasparov | Refcard PDF
  • 10
    I think we have very steady records of President Putin, who inherited the country with democratic values. Garry Kasparov | Refcard PDF
  • 11
    I wouldn't overestimate the importance of my popularity in the country and abroad but at the end of the day it's not as important because I believe that my presence here could make some difference and it could encourage people. Garry Kasparov | Refcard PDF
  • 12
    I'm still number one and I just recently won a major tournament ahead of my toughest rivals so I think I had a few years ahead of me if I decided to stay. Garry Kasparov | Refcard PDF
  • 13
    I've met enough KGB colonels in my life. Garry Kasparov | Refcard PDF
  • 14
    If you make a decision to fight for future of your own country you have to consider all the consequences. Garry Kasparov | Refcard PDF
  • 15
    It didn't take long to recognise the shortcomings of the Soviet regime and to see the values of the free world. Garry Kasparov | Refcard PDF
  • 16
    It was not about losing my mental power; it's about not feeling good about my contribution to the game. Garry Kasparov | Refcard PDF
  • 17
    It's quite difficult for me to imagine my life without chess. Garry Kasparov | Refcard PDF
  • 18
    More and more people in my country recognise the dangers of having their governors appointed by Putin and having no influence in parliament because Parliament today is also following instructions from Kremlin and no longer represents its people. Garry Kasparov | Refcard PDF
  • 19
    Putin can't afford to leave the office because he will be in real danger of being prosecuted for things he and his people did during their stay in power. Garry Kasparov | Refcard PDF
  • 20
    Russian Parliament today is a bunch of puppets that just fall in with the instructions from Kremlin. Garry Kasparov | Refcard PDF
  • 21
    The only successor to President Putin is President Putin himself and we could of course dream about President Putin stepping down voluntarily and picking out successor which would be probably as bad as him. Garry Kasparov | Refcard PDF
  • 22
    The real political life in Russia unfortunately is not in the parliament but on the streets and in the media. Garry Kasparov | Refcard PDF
  • 23
    There are many facts showing that Putin's people enriched themselves by using power mechanisms so that's why for them losing power means losing their fortunes. Garry Kasparov | Refcard PDF
  • 24
    There are many ways of showing your protest and discontent without the actions of Kremlin. Garry Kasparov | Refcard PDF
  • 25
    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. Garry Kasparov | Refcard PDF
  • 26
    We have to stop the propaganda, the shameful propaganda used by Kremlin to rehabilitate these old types. Garry Kasparov | Refcard PDF
  • 27
    Women, by their nature, are not exceptional chess players: they are not great fighters. Garry Kasparov | Refcard PDF

 

  

  

 

  

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