Garry’s surname was changed from Kasparian to Kasparov (if I’m not mistaken) to make it sound more russian. Why is Kosteniuk not changed to Kostenova to make it also sound russian? Since AK is representing Russia and not Ukraine.

Kasparov changed his name from Weinstein, which is a whole different story than simply trying to sound more Russian. As far as me, I like my last name, even if it is of Ukrainian origin.

Garry’s father is Kim Weinstein, who later died when Garry was still young (7 years old I think). Garry then adopted his mother’s Kasparian name, which was then changed to Kasparov. So was it just a matter of preference, whether you would change the name or not? If you like your current surname, I would not argue with that.

I’m not really used to russian names, I just notice that men ends with ‘ov’ like Karpov, and that women ends with ‘ova’ like Stefanova (hmm, i think antoanneta is bulgarian? hehe). Correct me if i said anything wrong, ChessQueen. Thank you.

No harm done, it’s always fine to ask a question!
Best chess wishes to you!

Thank you very much. That was so kind of you to wish me that. Best wishes to you as well.

the kids in this video are sooooo cute! Also, Alexandra Kosteniuk is very beautiful, and regal, what a women’s chess champion! Congratulations!

Wow, you are amazing Alexandra!!!, I am now your fan!!, so cute video!! =D
Thanks for sharing your feelings and your achievments!.
Reyes.

That joy only happens once in a lifetime, congrats Alexandra.

im not a very good chess player so jusat rate me good and i just won 2 gold medals and intramurals since first i fought with a grade four second with a grade 5 but in class i lose and win thankfully i won at the eliminations