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The result of this disputed game became irrelevant as Kramnik won the rapid tie-break by a...

October 13, 2006 · Vladimir Kramnik · Chess · On this day

Vladimir Kramnik

The result of this disputed game became irrelevant as Kramnik won the rapid tie-break by a score of 2½-1½.

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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