This individual, primarily known as a chess grandmaster, is considered one of the greatest chess players in history. Born in Baku, Azerbaijan, in 1963, he became the youngest undisputed World Chess Champion in 1985 at the age of 22. After retiring from professional chess in 2005, he became an outspoken political activist and writer, focusing on Russian politics and democracy. Though not a film actor, he has appeared in documentaries and made cameo appearances related to his chess career.