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From 25 September 2004 until 18 October 2004, Kramnik retained his title as Classical World...

September 25, 2004 · Vladimir Kramnik · Chess · On this day

Vladimir Kramnik

From 25 September 2004 until 18 October 2004, Kramnik retained his title as Classical World Chess Champion against challenger Péter Lékó at Brissago, Switzerland.

About Vladimir Kramnik

Vladimir Kramnik is a prominent Russian chess grandmaster, renowned for his strategic prowess and significant contributions to chess theory. He became the Classical World Chess Champion in 2000 by defeating Garry Kasparov and held the title until 2006, later becoming the first undisputed World Chess Champion.

  • Nationality: Russia
  • Born: June 25, 1975
  • FIDE Rating: 2753 (June 2026)
  • Peak Rating: 2817 (October 2016)
  • Peak Ranking: No. 1 (January 1996)

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