Description: (Former Classical World Chess Champion & World Chess Champion )
Vladimir Borisovich Kramnik is a renowned Russian chess grandmaster known for his impressive career achievements. He held the Classical World Chess Champion title from 2000 to 2006 and the undisputed World Chess Champion title from 2006 to 2007. Kramnik defeated top players like Garry Kasparov, Peter Leko, and Veselin Topalov during his career. Despite losing his title to Viswanathan Anand in 2007, he remained a highly rated player and a formidable opponent. Kramnik retired in 2019 to focus on chess-related projects for children and education.