Garry Kasparov, the top-ranked chess player of all time, is leading Russia's protest movement against Vladimir Putin's regime.
What happened?
In April 2012, Kasparov met with bloggers, magazine editors, and activist academics in a converted apartment in central Moscow to discuss the protest movement.
The group was tired and dispirited, unsure of what to do next, with Vladimir Putin about to be inaugurated as Russia's president again.
Kasparov took a straw poll, and none of the protests were canceled, showing the group's indecision.
Why it matters for Garry Kasparov
Kasparov believes the regime wants to show that the huge protests in the winter were a fluke, and they need to show that things will never be the same again.
He thinks it's only a matter of time before Putin's regime crumbles, predicting it will happen in a couple of years.
Kasparov formed the United Civil Front organization in 2005, aiming to start a chapter in each region and bring about change.
What comes next?
Kasparov's vision for Russia's future is clear: he wants to see a country with freedom and democracy, where people can express themselves without fear.
He is willing to wait and see how things unfold, knowing that the protest movement is engaged in a psychological duel with the regime.
As Kasparov contemplates his next move, he remains committed to the cause, driven by his desire for change.
In May 2005, Kasparov announced he was leaving professional chess to devote himself to politics, a decision that seemed brilliant at the time.
Russia seemed on the brink of change, with Putin's administration badly bungling pension reform and people responding by protesting in thousands.
Opinion polls showed Putin's popularity slipping for the first time since he came to power, and it seemed reasonable to assume his luck would run out.
Kasparov's United Civil Front organization took to the road, hoping to start a chapter in each region and bring about change.
The only thing missing from this scenario was a man to lead the revolution, and Kasparov was ready to step in.
But as the years went by, Putin's regime continued to hold power, and the protest movement struggled to gain momentum.
Kasparov remains determined and focused, knowing that the fight for freedom and democracy is long and difficult.
He continues to inspire and motivate others, using his chess player's strategic thinking to outmaneuver the regime.
And as the situation in Russia continues to unfold, Kasparov's role in the protest movement remains crucial.
So the world watches and waits, wondering what will happen next in this high-stakes game of cat and mouse.