Kasparov loses his first game in comeback event

St Louis

CHESS legend Garry Kasparov on Tuesday suffered the first loss of his brief but highly anticipated comeback to the game, succumbing to fellow Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi and bringing his draw total to five.

After three draws on Monday, the 54-year-old former world champion - who dominated the game from 1985 to 2000 - had hoped to play "more aggressive" chess on day two of the Rapid and Blitz tournament in St Louis.