Chess legend Kasparov picks St. Louis competition for return

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Chess legend Garry Kasparov didn't need any arm-twisting to be persuaded to return to competition next month in St. Louis.

[...] it was Kasparov's idea.

Kasparov became world champion at age 22 in 1985 and held that position until 2000.

Since he retired from competition he has been politically active in his native Russia.

Though the St. Louis event will mark his return to competitive chess, he has remained an advocate for the sport and has played in exhibition matches, including at the St. Louis club last year.