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Kasparov: Chess Rebel

The extraordinary life and career of the Russian chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov, a brilliant and charismatic, but also rebellious, favorite son of the Soviet Union.

Top Cast

  • Sergueï Jirnov

    Sergueï Jirnov

    Self - Former KGB Agent

  • Bruce Pandolfini

    Bruce Pandolfini

    Self - Chess Teacher

  • Garry Kasparov

    Garry Kasparov

    Self - Chess Grandmaster (archive footage)

Overview

The extraordinary life and career of the Russian chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov, a brilliant and charismatic, but also rebellious, favorite son of the Soviet Union.

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