Who is Vladimir Kramnik?
Q: Who is Vladimir Kramnik?
A: Vladimir Kramnik is a Russian chess grandmaster who was the Classical World Chess Champion from 2000 to 2006 and the undisputed World Chess Champion from 2006 to 2007.
Q: When did Vladimir Kramnik become the Classical World Chess Champion?
A: Vladimir Kramnik became the Classical World Chess Champion in October 2000 after defeating Garry Kasparov in a match played in London.
Q: Who did Kramnik defend his title against in late 2004?
A: Kramnik successfully defended his title against challenger Peter Leko in a drawn match played in Brissago, Switzerland in late 2004.
Q: Who did Kramnik defeat in October 2006 to become the first undisputed World Champion since Garry Kasparov split from FIDE in 1993?
A: Kramnik defeated Veselin Topalov, the reigning FIDE World Champion, in October 2006 to become the first undisputed World Champion since Garry Kasparov split from FIDE in 1993.
Q: Who did Kramnik lose the title to in 2007?
A: Kramnik lost the title to Viswanathan Anand in 2007, who won the World Chess Championship tournament (not a classical match between the two players) ahead of Kramnik.
Q: Did Kramnik play Anand at the World Chess Championship match in 2008?
A: Yes, Kramnik played Anand at the World Chess Championship match in 2008, but he lost the match.
Q: Who did Kramnik defeat to become the Classical World Chess Champion?
A: Kramnik defeated Garry Kasparov to become the Classical World Chess Champion.
