Vladimir Kramnik vs Garry Kasparov
Vladimir Kramnik vs Garry Kasparov: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Vladimir Kramnik and Garry Kasparov?
Kramnik's rivalry with Garry Kasparov culminated in their historic match in 2000, where Kramnik emerged victorious, marking a significant upset in chess history.
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
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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