Garry Kasparov vs Vladimir Kramnik
Garry Kasparov vs Vladimir Kramnik: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Garry Kasparov and Vladimir Kramnik?
Kramnik ended Kasparov's reign as Classical World Champion in 2000, marking a significant shift in chess history. Their match was highly anticipated and showcased Kramnik's strategic prowess.
Garry Kasparov
Key numbers
- Peak FIDE rating2851
- Total months ranked No. 1255
- Years active29
Top honours
- World Chess Champion1985–2000 (undisputed)
- FIDE World Champion1993–2000 (Classical)
- Most consecutive professional tournament victories15
- Chess Oscars11
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Vladimir Kramnik
Key numbers
- FIDE Rating2753 (June 2026)
- Peak Rating2817 (October 2016)
- Peak RankingNo. 1 (January 1996)
- Olympiad Gold Medals1
Top honours
- Classical World Chess Champion2000–2006
- Undisputed World Chess Champion2006–2007
- Chess Oscar2000