The federation said it would invite eight of the world 's best players , including its current champion , Rustam Kasimdzhanov of Uzbekistan ; Vladimir Kramnik of Russia , who also claims to be world champion ; and Garry Kasparov , also of Russia , the world 's No. 1-ranked player , who recently announced his retirement .
Garry Kasparov /people/person/nationality Russia
Garry Kasparov /people/person/nationality Russia
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