Kramnik - Topalov World Championship Match (2006) 0-1 Photos
Kramnik vs Topalov, 2006 
(A00) Uncommon Opening, 0 moves, 0-1
Should be (A88) Dutch L; annotated in Chess Informant (47/141)
Miles vs Kramnik, 1989
(A04) Reti Opening, 41 moves, 1-0
Zukertort Opening: Symmetrical (A04) 1-0 Crazy like blitz
Kramnik vs A Shomoev, 2013
(A04) Reti Opening, 26 moves, 1-0
KIA Symmetrical (A05) 1-0 A kNight to remember...underpromotion
Nakamura vs Kramnik, 2012
(A05) Reti Opening, 80 moves, 1-0
Reti (A06) 1/2-1/2 OCB ending
Kramnik vs Aronian, 2013
(A06) Reti Opening, 72 moves, 1/2-1/2
Cool queen trap by Kramnik!
Timman vs Kramnik, 1999
(A07) King's Indian Attack, 17 moves, 0-1
Reti Opening: Advance Var (A09) 1-0 32.?
Kramnik vs Aronian, 2009
(A09) Reti Opening, 33 moves, 1-0
English, Agincourt Def. K's Knight(A13)1-0 f-pawn launch, R sac
Kramnik vs Fridman, 2013
(A13) English, 34 moves, 1-0
English, Agincourt Def. Catalan Def (A14) 1-0 Deflect sac promo
Kramnik vs Karpov, 1997
(A14) English, 39 moves, 1-0
Vladi's Queen sac crashes Vishy
Kramnik vs Anand, 2007
(A15) English, 21 moves, 1-0
English Anglo-Indian Defense. QID (A15) 1-0 Qside mop up
Kramnik vs Aronian, 2006
(A15) English, 37 moves, 1-0
Important game for Grünfeld Exchange theory.
Kramnik vs Kasparov, 1994
(A15) English, 26 moves, 1/2-1/2
English, Anglo-Indian Def. KID Formation (A15) 0-1 up a piece
O Feldman vs Savon, 1959
(A15) English, 15 moves, 0-1
Anglo-Indian Def. Nimzo-English Opening (A17) 0-1Computer-like
Kramnik vs Kamsky, 1994
(A17) English, 38 moves, 0-1
Game 51: Move by Move - Kramnik (Lakdawala)
Topalov vs Kramnik, 2001
(A17) English, 47 moves, 0-1
King's English. Four Knights Fianchetto Lines (A29) 1-0 Hot
Kramnik vs C E Toth, 1991
(A29) English, Four Knights, Kingside Fianchetto, 19 moves, 1-0
English Symmetrical. Four Knights (A30) 1-0 B & R sac for Qh5+
Kramnik vs NN, 1999
(A35) English, Symmetrical, 16 moves, 1-0
English Symmetrical. Hedgehog (A30) 0-1 Gradually driven back
Kramnik vs Carlsen, 2008
(A30) English, Symmetrical, 57 moves, 0-1
English, Agincourt Def. Catalan Def (A30) 1-0 W rages thru cntr
Kramnik vs Anand, 1996
(A14) English, 41 moves, 1-0
English, Symmetrical. Four Knights (A35) 1-0 Outside passer
Kramnik vs Hjartarson, 1995
(A35) English, Symmetrical, 40 moves, 1-0
Rat Defense? (A41) 0-1 Leningrad Dutch ends w/Deflection
I Ibragimov vs Kramnik, 1991
(A41) Queen's Pawn Game (with ...d6), 55 moves, 0-1
Trompowsky Attack (A45) 1-0 "The B's Knees" SCB ending
Carlsen vs Kramnik, 2013
(A45) Queen's Pawn Game, 72 moves, 1-0
Torre Attack: Classical Def (A46) 1-0 Blitz
Kramnik vs Karpov, 2008
(A46) Queen's Pawn Game, 24 moves, 1-0
Czech Benoni Def (A56) 1-0 White queen is a decoy-fork machine!
Kramnik vs A Mascarenhas, 1991
(A56) Benoni Defense, 40 moves, 1-0
Benko Gambit: Fully Accepted (A58) 1-0 Rook & Pawn EG win
Kramnik vs Topalov, 2003
(A58) Benko Gambit, 57 moves, 1-0
Benko Gambit: Accepted. Fully Accepted(A58) 1-0Remove the Guard
Kramnik vs Van Wely, 2003
(A58) Benko Gambit, 40 moves, 1-0
Benoni Def. Knight's Tour Var (A61) 1/2-1/2 Notes by Ray Keene
Leko vs Kramnik, 2004 
(A61) Benoni, 65 moves, 1/2-1/2
Dutch Leningrad: Queen's Knight Var (A85) 1-0 g-file demolition
Sakaev vs Kramnik, 1989
(A85) Dutch, with c4 & Nc3, 21 moves, 1-0
Dutch Defense: Leningrad (A86) 1/2-1/2 Who can promote?
A Mascarenhas vs Kramnik, 1991
(A80) Dutch, 55 moves, 1/2-1/2
Dutch Defense: Leningrad Var (A87) 0-1 Backward Ps fall
V Arbakov vs Kramnik, 1989
(A87) Dutch, Leningrad, Main Variation, 73 moves, 0-1
Dutch Defense: Leningrad. Warsaw Variation (A88) · 0-1
Kramnik vs Caruana, 2015
(A88) Dutch, Leningrad, Main Variation with c6, 73 moves, 0-1
Game 18 in Move by Move - Kramnik by Cyrus Lakdawala
Kramnik vs Nakamura, 2010
(A88) Dutch, Leningrad, Main Variation with c6, 44 moves, 1-0
Scandinavian Defense: Lasker BxNf3 BxBf3 vs Nc6 (B01) 0-1
Morozevich vs Kramnik, 2009
(B01) Scandinavian, 25 moves, 0-1
Czech Defense: General (B07) 0-1 Exchange sequence
A Neverov vs Kramnik, 1990
(B07) Pirc, 40 moves, 0-1
Caro-Kann Advance. Tal Var (B12) 1-0 Many notes by Keene
Kramnik vs Leko, 2004
(B12) Caro-Kann Defense, 41 moves, 1-0
Caro-Kann Def Exchange 6.Na3 a6 (B13) 0-1 Remove the defender
Kramnik vs V Fedoseev, 2017
(B13) Caro-Kann, Exchange, 29 moves, 0-1
Caro-Kann Def. Tartakower Var (B15) 1/2-Too many weak squares?
Kramnik vs Danislian, 1988
(B15) Caro-Kann, 60 moves, 1/2-1/2
Caro-Kann Def. Classical. ML (B19) 1/2-1/2 Both castle looong
Kramnik vs Leko, 2004
(B18) Caro-Kann, Classical, 34 moves, 1/2-1/2
QGA Rosenthal Var (D21) 1-0 Fine exchange sac R ending
Kramnik vs Ivanchuk, 1995
(D21) Queen's Gambit Accepted, 50 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Def: McDonnell Attack 4 Pawns (B21) 1-0 extra piece
Kramnik vs A Chjumachenko, 1987
(B21) Sicilian, 2.f4 and 2.d4, 32 moves, 1-0
Kramnik saw that combo BLINDFOLDED. Impressive!
Sadler vs Kramnik, 1998
(B30) Sicilian, 35 moves, 0-1
icilian Barmen Def vs 2.c3 Alapin (B22) 1-0 Q's retreats lose
Kramnik vs J Piket, 1995
(B22) Sicilian, Alapin, 26 moves, 1-0
Blindfold - Old Sicilian (B30) 0-1 N vs B ending
Z Almasi vs Kramnik, 2003
(B30) Sicilian, 68 moves, 0-1
Old Sicilian (B30) 0-1 R sacrifice pin, deflection break thru
E Arruda da Gama vs Kramnik, 1991
(B30) Sicilian, 36 moves, 0-1
Sicilian Def. Nezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attk (B31) 0-1 Closed Cntr
Smirin vs Kramnik, 1995
(B31) Sicilian, Rossolimo Variation, 67 moves, 0-1
Game 42 in 'Kramnik: Move by Move' by Cyrus Lakdawala
Rozentalis vs Kramnik, 1994
(B31) Sicilian, Rossolimo Variation, 37 moves, 0-1
Sic Nezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attk. Fianchetto (B31) 0-1 Blindfold
J Polgar vs Kramnik, 1994
(B31) Sicilian, Rossolimo Variation, 40 moves, 0-1
Sicilian Nezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attk. Fianchetto Var (B31) 0-1
Morozevich vs Kramnik, 2005
(B31) Sicilian, Rossolimo Variation, 55 moves, 0-1
Sic Nezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attk. Fianchetto (B31) 0-1 ur right
Ponomariov vs Kramnik, 2003
(B31) Sicilian, Rossolimo Variation, 40 moves, 0-1
Sicilian Lasker-Pelikan Variation (B33) 0-1 She's En Prise
Yudasin vs Kramnik, 1994
(B33) Sicilian, 30 moves, 0-1
Sic Lasker-Pelikan. Sveshnikov, Chelyabinsk (B33) 1-0 Q&R sac
Kasparov vs Kramnik, 1994
(B33) Sicilian, 36 moves, 1-0
A truly stirring game by Vladimir Kramnik. B33 0-1 31
M Brodsky vs Kramnik, 1991
(B33) Sicilian, 31 moves, 0-1
Sicilian Lasker-Pelikan. Sveshnikov (B33) 1-0 Charge of pawns
Ivanchuk vs Kramnik, 1994
(B45) Sicilian, Taimanov, 40 moves, 1-0
White gets pickeled in the Sicilian Lasker-Pelikan. Sveshnikov
C Lutz vs Kramnik, 1995
(B33) Sicilian, 35 moves, 0-1
Sicilian, French Variation. Westerinen Attack (B40) 1-0 Q trap
Kramnik vs J Polgar, 1994
(B40) Sicilian, 26 moves, 1-0
Sicilian, Kan. Maroczy Bind Bronstein Var (B41) 1-0 Stockfish
Kramnik vs Svidler, 2005
(B41) Sicilian, Kan, 28 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Kan. Polugaevsky Var (B42) 1-0 Lucena position ahead
Potkin vs Vitiugov, 2012
(B42) Sicilian, Kan, 73 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Paulsen (B44) 1-0 Exchange Sac into K hunt
Kramnik vs Leko, 2000
(B44) Sicilian, 32 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Canal Attack. Main Line (B52) 1-0 Impressive Unpin
Kramnik vs Gelfand, 1994
(B52) Sicilian, Canal-Sokolsky (Rossolimo) Attack, 35 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Classical. Anti-Fischer-Sozin (B57) 0-1 Bold sac attk
Ivanchuk vs Kramnik, 1993
(B57) Sicilian, 33 moves, 0-1
Sicilian Def Classical. Anti-Fischer-Sozin Var (B57) 0-1 38...?
Topalov vs Kramnik, 1995
(B57) Sicilian, 40 moves, 0-1
Sicilian, Classical. Anti-Fischer-Sozin 0-0 vs 0-0-0 (B57) 0-1
Ljubojevic vs Kramnik, 1996
(B57) Sicilian, 34 moves, 0-1
Richter-Rauzer. Neo-Modern Variation Early deviations (B62) 0-1
Ivanchuk vs Kramnik, 1996
(B62) Sicilian, Richter-Rauzer, 32 moves, 0-1
Sicilian Richter-Rauzer. Classical (B65) 1-0 Connected passers
Ivanchuk vs Kramnik, 1997
(B65) Sicilian, Richter-Rauzer Attack, 7...Be7 Defense, 9...Nxd4, 41 moves, 0-1
Sicilian Scheveningen English Attack (B90) 0-1 Cross pin@knight
Kramnik vs Topalov, 2005
(B80) Sicilian, Scheveningen, 20 moves, 0-1
Game 26 in Champions -New Millennium (Ftacnik/Kopec/Browne)
Kramnik vs Topalov, 2004
(B90) Sicilian, Najdorf, 37 moves, 1-0
Three big blunders in one game between two great players
Kramnik vs Topalov, 2005
(B80) Sicilian, Scheveningen, 34 moves, 0-1
Karjakin was 14 years old. Kramnik struggles w/the Nadorf.
Karjakin vs Kramnik, 2004
(B90) Sicilian, Najdorf, 86 moves, 1/2-1/2
Sicilian Najdorf (B90) 1-0White pieces on Black's side of board
Deep Fritz vs Kramnik, 2006
(B90) Sicilian, Najdorf, 47 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Najdorf. Opocensky (B92) 1/2-1/2 3-fold perpetual next
Kramnik vs Anand, 2004
(B92) Sicilian, Najdorf, Opocensky Variation, 25 moves, 1/2-1/2
French Def: Exchange 7.c4 dxc4 IQP (C01) 0-1 Stockfish notes
J Polgar vs Kramnik, 1997
(C01) French, Exchange, 44 moves, 0-1
French Rubinstein Var. Blackburne Def (C10) 1-0 Dbl B Sacs
Gelfand vs Kramnik, 1994
(C10) French, 26 moves, 1-0
French Rubinstein. Blackburne Def (C10) 0-1 Tricky Rs & Ns MG
Kramnik vs Bareev, 2004
(C10) French, 77 moves, 0-1
French Defense: Steinitz (C11) 1/2-1/2 Q sac, return the Q
Kramnik vs Buhmann, 2016
(C11) French, 46 moves, 1/2-1/2
French Classical. Burn Main Line (C11) 1-0 R deflection sac
Topalov vs Kramnik, 1997
(C11) French, 45 moves, 1-0
G24 Most Stunning Victories of 2016 by Naiditsch, Balogh & Maze
Kramnik vs G Meier, 2016
(C11) French, 38 moves, 1-0
French Def: Steinitz. Boleslavsky Var (C11) 1-0 blindfold
Kramnik vs Shirov, 2003
(C11) French, 19 moves, 1-0
Russian Game: Classical Attack. Chigorin Var (C42) 1-0 Sharp
Anand vs Kramnik, 1998
(C42) Petrov Defense, 35 moves, 1-0
Russian Game: Nimzowitsch Attack (C42) 1-0 Knight inflicts pain
Svidler vs Kramnik, 2005
(C42) Petrov Defense, 48 moves, 1-0
Russian Game: Classical Attack. Jaenisch Var (C42) 1-0 R fork
Anand vs Kramnik, 2005
(C42) Petrov Defense, 20 moves, 1-0
Game 96: Kramnik - My Life and Games
Kramnik vs Kasparov, 1995
(C42) Petrov Defense, 66 moves, 1/2-1/2
Russian Game: Nimzowitsch Attack (C42) 1-0 En prise MADNESS
Karjakin vs Kramnik, 2010
(C42) Petrov Defense, 32 moves, 1-0
First world championship game to be broadcast live
Leko vs Kramnik, 2004
(C42) Petrov Defense, 65 moves, 0-1
Russian Game: Classical Attack. Chigorin (C42) 1-0 19.Qd2
Naiditsch vs Kramnik, 2008
(C42) Petrov Defense, 42 moves, 1-0
Russian Game: Classical Attk. Staunton (C42) 1/2- Razor-sharp
Jakovenko vs Kramnik, 2009
(C42) Petrov Defense, 54 moves, 1/2-1/2
Russian Game: Nimzowitsch Attack (C42) 0-1 Rapid; W was better
Kramnik vs Huebner, 1996
(C42) Petrov Defense, 53 moves, 1-0
Russian Game: Classical Attack. Staunton Var (C42) 0-1Stockfish
Naiditsch vs Kramnik, 2009
(C42) Petrov Defense, 27 moves, 0-1
The only GM to beat Deep Fritz with Black. C45 0-1 51
Deep Fritz vs Kramnik, 2002
(C45) Scotch Game, 51 moves, 0-1
Scotch Game: Mieses Var (C45) 0-1 Black at his best
Shirov vs Kramnik, 2011
(C45) Scotch Game, 43 moves, 0-1
Game 1 in Best Fightin Games of 2012-2015 by Naiditsch & Balogh
Kramnik vs Aronian, 2012
(C47) Four Knights, 42 moves, 1-0
Four Knights Game: Spanish. Rubinstein (C48) 1/2-1/2
Shirov vs Kramnik, 1998
(C48) Four Knights, 18 moves, 1/2-1/2
4Knts Spanish. Rubinstein Accepted (C48) 0-1 Notes by Stockfish
Short vs Kramnik, 2011
(C48) Four Knights, 43 moves, 0-1
Modern Bishop's Opening 2Knights Def. (C55) 1-0 Very efficient
Kramnik vs J Polat, 2001
(C55) Two Knights Defense, 23 moves, 1-0
Spanish Berlin Defense (C65) 1-0 Threats; up the exchange
Caruana vs Kramnik, 2012
(C65) Ruy Lopez, Berlin Defense, 53 moves, 1-0
Spanish vs Berlin Defense (C65) 0-1 Black targets g2 and the Q
Hracek vs Kramnik, 2002
(C65) Ruy Lopez, Berlin Defense, 23 moves, 0-1
Spanish Game: Berlin Defense (C65) 1-0 The Qs are not exchanged
Carlsen vs Kramnik, 2015
(C65) Ruy Lopez, Berlin Defense, 49 moves, 1-0
Spanish Game: Berlin Defense (C65) 1-0 Steady Blowout
Y Yu vs Kramnik, 2014
(C65) Ruy Lopez, Berlin Defense, 33 moves, 1-0
Spanish Game: Berlin Defense (C65) 0-1 Mixed reviews
Ivanchuk vs Kramnik, 2001
(C65) Ruy Lopez, Berlin Defense, 38 moves, 0-1
Spanish Game: Berlin Def (C65) 1-0 Exchange sac, Remove the Def
Anand vs Kramnik, 2013
(C65) Ruy Lopez, Berlin Defense, 27 moves, 1-0
Birth of the Berlin Wall legend C67 1/2-1/2 25
Kasparov vs Kramnik, 2000
(C67) Ruy Lopez, 25 moves, 1/2-1/2
Spanish l'Hermet Var Berlin Wall Def (C67) 1-0Blunder 30th move
Kasparov vs Kramnik, 2001
(C67) Ruy Lopez, 41 moves, 1-0
Spanish, l'Hermet Variation Berlin Wall Def (C67) 1-0 Blindfold
Kramnik vs Ivanchuk, 2004
(C67) Ruy Lopez, 26 moves, 1-0
incredible long calculation to draw by Kramnik C84 1/2-1/2 60
Anand vs Kramnik, 2004
(C84) Ruy Lopez, Closed, 60 moves, 1/2-1/2
WC Spanish Marshall Attack (C89) 0-1 Notes by Raymond Keene
Kramnik vs Leko, 2004
(C89) Ruy Lopez, Marshall, 32 moves, 0-1
Spanish Game: Marshall Attack. Modern ML (C89) 1-0 Zwischenzug
Kramnik vs Aronian, 2007
(C89) Ruy Lopez, Marshall, 45 moves, 1-0
Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Netherlands Variation (D00) 0-1 Juniors
Milov vs Kramnik, 1990
(D00) Queen's Pawn Game, 35 moves, 0-1
Stonewall Attack, Stonewall Defense (D00) 1-0 Triple on h-file
Kramnik vs Junior, 2000
(D00) Queen's Pawn Game, 33 moves, 1-0
Levitsky Attack. Euwe Var Modern Line (D00) 0-1 No Bishops
Morozevich vs Kramnik, 2001
(D00) Queen's Pawn Game, 27 moves, 0-1
Linares ESP 1994 "Take This Rook and Kramnik"
Kramnik vs Shirov, 1994
(D02) Queen's Pawn Game, 43 moves, 0-1
World Rapid Championship 2015 Colle System 8.b3 9.Bb2(D05) 1/2-
Kramnik vs Ganguly, 2015
(D05) Queen's Pawn Game, 45 moves, 1/2-1/2
Slav Defense: Quiet Var (D11) 1-0 Get the Q in close
Kramnik vs Van Wely, 2007
(D11) Queen's Gambit Declined Slav, 40 moves, 1-0
Slav Def: Quiet Var. Schallopp Def (D12) 1-0 Daunting task
Kramnik vs Morozevich, 2001
(D12) Queen's Gambit Declined Slav, 38 moves, 1-0
Slav Def: Quiet Var. Schallopp Def (D12) 1/2- Q sac is the only
Aronian vs Kramnik, 2007
(D12) Queen's Gambit Declined Slav, 55 moves, 1/2-1/2
Slav Defense: Exchange Variation (D13) 0-1 Crystal clear
Portisch vs Kramnik, 1993
(D13) Queen's Gambit Declined Slav, Exchange Variation, 42 moves, 0-1
Best Game Prize winner, Chess Informant 116
Kramnik vs McShane, 2012
(D15) Queen's Gambit Declined Slav, 49 moves, 1-0
Slav Defense: Soultanbeieff Var (D16) 1-0 Outnumbered on f6
Van Wely vs Kramnik, 2005
(D16) Queen's Gambit Declined Slav, 42 moves, 1-0
Slav Defense: Czech. Krause Attack (D17) 0-1 Qside rumble
Radjabov vs Kramnik, 2007
(D17) Queen's Gambit Declined Slav, 59 moves, 0-1
Slav Czech. Wiesbaden Sharp line (D17) · 1/2-1/2
Kramnik vs Lautier, 1994
(D17) Queen's Gambit Declined Slav, 61 moves, 1/2-1/2
Game 39: Big Book of World Chess Championships (Schulz)
Topalov vs Kramnik, 2006
(D18) Queen's Gambit Declined Slav, Dutch, 63 moves, 0-1
Slav Czech. Classical Main Line (D19) 1-0 Blitz; Rob the pin
Kasparov vs Kramnik, 1994
(D19) Queen's Gambit Declined Slav, Dutch, 86 moves, 1-0
Ch. 1, Game 4: Survival Guide to Competitive Chess by John Emms
Deep Fritz vs Kramnik, 2006
(D20) Queen's Gambit Accepted, 35 moves, 1-0
QGA Classical Def. Rubinstein Var (D27) 1/2-1/2 Perpetual
Kramnik vs Kasparov, 2000
(D27) Queen's Gambit Accepted, Classical, 66 moves, 1/2-1/2
QGA Classical Def. M.L. (D27) 1-0 You don't tug Superman's cape
Kramnik vs Anand, 2001
(D27) Queen's Gambit Accepted, Classical, 39 moves, 1-0
QGA Classical Def. ML (D27) 1-0 Impressive Rook triangulation
Kramnik vs Deep Fritz, 2002
(D27) Queen's Gambit Accepted, Classical, 57 moves, 1-0
QGA Classical Def. Main Lines (D27) 1-0 Isolani Grinder
Kramnik vs Anand, 1999
(D27) Queen's Gambit Accepted, Classical, 70 moves, 1-0
This game was selected as the best game of informator 79
Kramnik vs Huebner, 2000
(D27) Queen's Gambit Accepted, Classical, 27 moves, 1-0
QGD vs Dutch Modern Stonewall Bd6 (D30/A90) 0-1 Q+ & fork LPDO
J Lindstedt vs Kramnik, 1991
(D30) Queen's Gambit Declined, 42 moves, 0-1
Semi-Slav Def. Noteboom (D31) 0-1 It got HOT in the kitchen!
V Neverov vs Kramnik, 1991
(D31) Queen's Gambit Declined, 40 moves, 0-1
Tarrasch Defense: Symmetrical (D32) 1-0 Central piece play
Kramnik vs G Meier, 2012
(D32) Queen's Gambit Declined, Tarrasch, 33 moves, 1-0
Tarrasch Defense: Symmetrical Variation (D32) 0-1 A Classic
Anand vs Kramnik, 2013
(D32) Queen's Gambit Declined, Tarrasch, 27 moves, 0-1
Sac to be followed by check and fork 4A winning EG
Kramnik vs Paulo Gomez, 1998
(D37) Queen's Gambit Declined, 31 moves, 1-0
QGD Exchange. Positional (D35) 1/2-Qless MG, dbld Ps, no penetr
Kramnik vs Nisipeanu, 2018
(D35) Queen's Gambit Declined, 46 moves, 1/2-1/2
QGD Vienna Var (D37) 1-0 Snuffed out?! Not Fredthebear
Kramnik vs Kaidanov, 1993
(D39) Queen's Gambit Declined, Ragozin, Vienna Variation, 31 moves, 1-0
Queen's Gambit Declined: Barmen Var (D37) 1-0 Trendy, tricky
Kasimdzhanov vs Kramnik, 2014
(D37) Queen's Gambit Declined, 30 moves, 1-0
Game 304 in Kramnik - My Life and Games
Svidler vs Kramnik, 2015
(D37) Queen's Gambit Declined, 45 moves, 0-1
QGD Harrwitz Attack. Two Knights Def (D37) 0-1 Q Trap
Kramnik vs E Ubilava, 1992
(D37) Queen's Gambit Declined, 21 moves, 0-1
An extremely rich and dense game - bold opening strategy by VK
Kramnik vs Ponomariov, 2009
(D38) Queen's Gambit Declined, Ragozin Variation, 81 moves, 1-0
Annotated by Kramnik in most important novelty of Informator 99
Kramnik vs Carlsen, 2007
(D39) Queen's Gambit Declined, Ragozin, Vienna Variation, 24 moves, 1-0
Queen's Gambit Declined: Vienna Var (D39) 1/2-1/2, 30 moves
Anand vs Kramnik, 2014
(D39) Queen's Gambit Declined, Ragozin, Vienna Variation, 30 moves, 1/2-1/2
QGD Semi-Tarrasch Defense. Exchange Var (D41) 1-0Central passer
Aronian vs Kramnik, 2013
(D41) Queen's Gambit Declined, Semi-Tarrasch, 52 moves, 1-0
Semi-Slav Defense (D43) 1-0 youtube link for annotations
Kramnik vs Shirov, 2010
(D43) Queen's Gambit Declined Semi-Slav, 42 moves, 1-0
Semi-Slav Defense: Anti-Moscow Gambit (D44) 1-0 W sacs abound!
Topalov vs Kramnik, 2008
(D44) Queen's Gambit Declined Semi-Slav, 45 moves, 1-0
QGD: Vienna. Quiet Var (D44) 1-0 Bold combo for connected Ps
Kramnik vs Kasparov, 2001
(D44) Queen's Gambit Declined Semi-Slav, 36 moves, 1-0
"Levon in the Lurch" (game of the day May-07-2008)
Kramnik vs Aronian, 2008
(D44) Queen's Gambit Declined Semi-Slav, 110 moves, 1-0
Semi-Slav Defense: Anti-Moscow Gambit (D44) 0-1 blitz
M Bosboom vs Kramnik, 1999
(D44) Queen's Gambit Declined Semi-Slav, 19 moves, 0-1
Semi-Slav Def. Stoltz Var (D45) 1-0 Death by half-open g-file
Karpov vs Kramnik, 1998
(D45) Queen's Gambit Declined Semi-Slav, 29 moves, 1-0
Secrets of Positional Chess by Drazen Marovic p. 37
Gelfand vs Kramnik, 1996
(D45) Queen's Gambit Declined Semi-Slav, 28 moves, 0-1
Semi-Slav Defense: Normal (D45) 0-1 Compare raking bishops
J Costa vs Kramnik, 1992
(D45) Queen's Gambit Declined Semi-Slav, 30 moves, 0-1
Tupalov blunders violently to hand title to Kramnik
Kramnik vs Topalov, 2006
(D47) Queen's Gambit Declined Semi-Slav, 45 moves, 1-0
A Good Old Fashioned King Hunt vs Kasparov. D47 0-1 35
Kasparov vs Kramnik, 1996
(D47) Queen's Gambit Declined Semi-Slav, 35 moves, 0-1
Semi-Slav Defense: Meran (D47) 0-1 40 pages of kibitz
Kramnik vs Topalov, 2006
(D47) Queen's Gambit Declined Semi-Slav, 52 moves, 0-1
Karpov at his peak torments young Kramnik. [Meran Ng5]
Karpov vs Kramnik, 1994
(D48) Queen's Gambit Declined Semi-Slav, Meran, 40 moves, 1-0
Semi-Slav Defense: Meran. Blumenfeld (D49)0-1 40+ pages kibitz
Kramnik vs Anand, 2008
(D49) Queen's Gambit Declined Semi-Slav, Meran, 35 moves, 0-1
Semi-Slav Def. Meran. Blumenfeld D49) 0-1 Failed Q sac & P dash
Kramnik vs Anand, 2008
(D49) Queen's Gambit Declined Semi-Slav, Meran, 41 moves, 0-1
Kramnik outplays Bruzon in the 12th round (Olympiad in TURIN)
Kramnik vs L Bruzon Batista, 2006
(D52) Queen's Gambit Declined, 32 moves, 1-0
QGD: Miles Variation (D53) 1-0 22.?
Kramnik vs Short, 1995
(D53) Queen's Gambit Declined, 25 moves, 1-0
QGD Tartakower Defense (D58) 1-0 2 Rooks w/2 pawns beat Queen
Kramnik vs D Andreikin, 2013
(D58) Queen's Gambit Declined, Tartakower (Makagonov-Bondarevsky) Syst, 63 moves, 1-0
Gruenfeld Def. Exchange. Modern Exchange (D85) 1-0TURNING POINT
Kramnik vs Kasparov, 2000
(D85) Grunfeld, 40 moves, 1-0
Gruenfeld Defense: Exchange (D85) 1-0 Queenless MG w/2 extra Ps
Kramnik vs Giri, 2011
(D85) Grunfeld, 59 moves, 1-0
Game 29 in Understanding Chess: Move by Move by John Nunn
Kramnik vs Svidler, 1998
(D86) Grunfeld, Exchange, 30 moves, 1-0
Gruenfeld Defense: Exchange. Seville Var (D87) 1/2-1/2Home prep
Kramnik vs Kasparov, 1999
(D87) Grunfeld, Exchange, 35 moves, 1/2-1/2
Great Catalan against Mr. Catalan E00 1-0 36
Ponomariov vs Kramnik, 2010
(E00) Queen's Pawn Game, 36 moves, 1-0
Catalan Opening (E00) 1-0 2hogs on the 7th aint the half of it.
Kramnik vs E Alekseev, 2007
(E00) Queen's Pawn Game, 31 moves, 1-0
Catalan Opening: Open Defense (E04) 1-0 Which Q wins out?
Kramnik vs Morozevich, 2007
(E04) Catalan, Open, 5.Nf3, 27 moves, 1-0
Catalan Opening: Open Defense (E04) 0-1 A destroyer of ideas
Carlsen vs Kramnik, 2010
(E04) Catalan, Open, 5.Nf3, 38 moves, 0-1
Catalan Opening: Open Def (E04) 1/2-1/2 Q Perpetual
Kramnik vs Topalov, 2006
(E04) Catalan, Open, 5.Nf3, 38 moves, 1/2-1/2
Catalan Opening: Closed (E06) 1-0 Two Q sacs to arrange mate!!
Kramnik vs Leko, 2007
(E06) Catalan, Closed, 5.Nf3, 62 moves, 1-0
Catalan Opening: Closed (E06) 1-0Knights ending w/h-pawn passer
Kramnik vs Shirov, 2007
(E06) Catalan, Closed, 5.Nf3, 51 moves, 1-0
What a squeeze! Anand did not have any counterplay.
Kramnik vs Anand, 2007
(E06) Catalan, Closed, 5.Nf3, 53 moves, 1-0
Game 267 in Kramnik: My Life and games by Vladimir Kramnik
Kramnik vs Leko, 2007
(E06) Catalan, Closed, 5.Nf3, 39 moves, 1-0
QID Kasparov. Botvinnik Attack (E12) 1-0 Fredthebear hid
Ponomariov vs Kramnik, 2005
(E12) Queen's Indian, 45 moves, 1-0
Queen's Indian Defense: Spassky System (E14) 1-0 Cornered
Simagin vs B Goldenov, 1952
(E14) Queen's Indian, 37 moves, 1-0
Brains in Bahrain 2002 Rd.6 (Shakespere GOTD)
Kramnik vs Deep Fritz, 2002
(E15) Queen's Indian, 34 moves, 0-1
NID Romanishin. English Hybrid (E20) 0-1 5 minute Blitz game
Kasparov vs Kramnik, 1998
(E20) Nimzo-Indian, 22 moves, 0-1
WC 2008 Nimzo-Indian Def. Romanishin. English Hybrid (E21) 1-0
Kramnik vs Anand, 2008
(E20) Nimzo-Indian, 29 moves, 1-0
World Champship 2008. Game 2, Match tied 1-1. 40 pages kibitz
Anand vs Kramnik, 2008
(E25) Nimzo-Indian, Samisch, 32 moves, 1/2-1/2
Nimzo-Indian Def: Classical. Keres Def. (E32) 1-0Exceptional EG
Kramnik vs Leko, 2006
(E32) Nimzo-Indian, Classical, 48 moves, 1-0
Carlsen loses w/white in 20 moves (blindfolded)
Carlsen vs Kramnik, 2009
(E32) Nimzo-Indian, Classical, 20 moves, 0-1
NID: Classical. Keres Def (E32) 1-0 Fredthebear watched
Kramnik vs J Polgar, 2005
(E32) Nimzo-Indian, Classical, 62 moves, 1-0
Game 37 of Big Book of World Chess Championships (Schulz)
Kramnik vs Kasparov, 2000
(E53) Nimzo-Indian, 4.e3, 25 moves, 1-0
NID Normal. Bernstein Defense (E59) 1-0 Outside passer
Kasparov vs Kramnik, 1997
(E59) Nimzo-Indian, 4.e3, Main line, 57 moves, 1-0
KID Immediate Fianchetto (E60) 1-0 Pawn power, Pin power
Kramnik vs Radjabov, 2013
(E60) King's Indian Defense, 37 moves, 1-0
Kramnik sacs exchange to create three connected passed pawns
Kramnik vs Nunn, 1992
(E81) King's Indian, Samisch, 33 moves, 1-0
KID. Saemisch. Panno (E84) 1-0 A piece for a passer!
Kramnik vs V Isupov, 1990
(E84) King's Indian, Samisch, Panno Main line, 25 moves, 1-0
G310 Kramnik: My Life & games by Vladimir Kramnik, Iakov Damsky
Kramnik vs D E Cori Tello, 2015
(E91) King's Indian, 44 moves, 1-0
KID Petrosian Var. Stein Def (E92) 0-1 Q sac & more
Kramnik vs Kasparov, 1994
(E92) King's Indian, 39 moves, 0-1
KID Orthodox. Gligoric-Taimanov System (E92) 0-1 Pin & Passer
J Gustafsson vs Kramnik, 2012
(E92) King's Indian, 27 moves, 0-1
KID Petrosian Var. Stein Def (E92) 0-1 N sac fails, then pin
Kramnik vs Kasparov, 1995
(E92) King's Indian, 31 moves, 0-1
Another failed king hunt that lets the king into the battle.
Kramnik vs Kasparov, 1994
(E93) King's Indian, Petrosian System, 41 moves, 1-0
Kramnik's 2008 Game Of The Year - a tactical tour de force
Kramnik vs Topalov, 2008
(E94) King's Indian, Orthodox, 33 moves, 1-0
K's Indian Def. Orthodox. Glek Def (E94) 1-0Blindfold blunder
Kramnik vs Shirov, 2001
(E94) King's Indian, Orthodox, 14 moves, 1-0
KID Orthodox. Bayonet Attack (E97) 0-1 Chess Network Videos
Kramnik vs Nakamura, 2011
(E97) King's Indian, 50 moves, 0-1
King's Indian Def. Orthodox. Bayonet Attack (E97) 1-0Model game
Kramnik vs Grischuk, 2012
(E97) King's Indian, 29 moves, 1-0
Rapid: Kramnik's first loss in his line of the King's Indian
Kramnik vs Smirin, 2002
(E97) King's Indian, 39 moves, 0-1
KID. Orthodox. Modern System (E97) 1/2-1/2 Perp escape
Kramnik vs Nakamura, 2010
(E97) King's Indian, 41 moves, 1/2-1/2
KID. Fianchetto. Classical Main Line (E69) 1-0 18.?
Savon vs H Ree, 1965
(E69) King's Indian, Fianchetto, Classical Main line, 21 moves, 1-0
Philidor Def (C41) 1-0 If QxPasser, then QxR+ and Nf6+
Kramnik vs Zvjaginsev, 1990
(C41) Philidor Defense, 30 moves, 1-0
Dbl Fio Bg2, Ba3 vs Dutch Defense: Leningrad (A80) 0-1 U18
T Koch vs Kramnik, 1990
(A80) Dutch, 42 moves, 0-1
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical. Berlin Var (E38) 1-0 Dynamite!
Kramnik vs P Toth, 1991
(E38) Nimzo-Indian, Classical, 4...c5, 21 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Dragon. Yugoslav Attack Modern Line (B76) 1-0 U16
Kramnik vs B Roselli Mailhe, 1991
(B76) Sicilian, Dragon, Yugoslav Attack, 35 moves, 1-0
KID: Saemisch. Normal Def (E81) 1-0 Fredthebear share
Kramnik vs G Timoscenko, 1992
(E81) King's Indian, Samisch, 32 moves, 1-0
KID: Saemisch Var. Normal Def (E81) 1-0 cold-blooded; 24.?
Kramnik vs Z Lanka, 1992
(E81) King's Indian, Samisch, 44 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Defense: Nezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack (B30) · 0-1
M Bus vs Kramnik, 1992
(B30) Sicilian, 35 moves, 0-1
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Def. KID Form (A15) 1-0 Stockfish
Kramnik vs Short, 1993
(A15) English, 51 moves, 1-0
Semi-Slav, Botvinnik System. Lilienthal (D44) 0-1 Kside roller
A Beliavsky vs Kramnik, 1993
(D44) Queen's Gambit Declined Semi-Slav, 59 moves, 0-1
Game 109 Kramnik - My Life and Games
Kamsky vs Kramnik, 1994
(B62) Sicilian, Richter-Rauzer, 51 moves, 0-1
Pirc Defense: Classical. 2Knights (B08) 0-1 Ruin the K's shield
Schiffler vs Kramnik, 1996
(B08) Pirc, Classical, 16 moves, 0-1
Sic Richter-Rauzer. Neo-Modern Early deviate(B62) 0-1Choking Bs
Kamsky vs Kramnik, 1996
(B62) Sicilian, Richter-Rauzer, 50 moves, 0-1
Anglo-Indian Def. Nimzo-English Opening (A17) 1-0 29.?
Kramnik vs Ehlvest, 1996
(A17) English, 29 moves, 1-0
Game 184: The Most Amazing Chess Moves of All Time by John Emms
Kramnik vs Leko, 1997
(A30) English, Symmetrical, 54 moves, 1/2-1/2
Semi-Slav Def. Stoltz Var (D45) 1-0 Keep up the pressure
Kramnik vs Dreev, 1997
(D45) Queen's Gambit Declined Semi-Slav, 66 moves, 1-0
Game 74 Chess Secrets: The Giants of Strategy: by Neil McDonald
Kramnik vs Shirov, 1997
(E97) King's Indian, 36 moves, 1-0
NID. Normal. Bernstein Def (E58) 0-1 Stockfish notes
Lautier vs Kramnik, 1997
(E58) Nimzo-Indian, 4.e3, Main line with 8...Bxc3, 53 moves, 0-1
Game 39 in Winning Chess Middlegames by Ivan Sokolov
Kramnik vs A Yusupov, 1998
(D58) Queen's Gambit Declined, Tartakower (Makagonov-Bondarevsky) Syst, 37 moves, 1-0
Game 106: My Life and Games by Vladimir Kramnik & Iakov Damsky
Van Wely vs Kramnik, 1998
(D45) Queen's Gambit Declined Semi-Slav, 29 moves, 0-1
Zukertort Opening: Dbl Fio vs Dutch Bg7 (A04) 1-0 Blitzin' Bs
Kramnik vs D Reinderman, 1999
(A04) Reti Opening, 27 moves, 1-0
QGA: Classical Defense. Main Lines (D27) 1-0 20.?
Kramnik vs Karpov, 1999
(D27) Queen's Gambit Accepted, Classical, 32 moves, 1-0
Semi-Slav Defense: Stoltz Var (D45) 0-1 blindfold
Van Wely vs Kramnik, 1999
(D45) Queen's Gambit Declined Semi-Slav, 60 moves, 0-1
Man Triumphs!! A27 0-1 32
Fritz vs Kramnik, 2000
(A27) English, Three Knights System, 32 moves, 0-1
QID Kasparov-Petrosian Var. Petrosian Attack (E12) 0-1 Blitz
Kasparov vs Kramnik, 2001
(E12) Queen's Indian, 47 moves, 0-1
Berlin Def. l'Hermet Variation Berlin Wall Def (C67) 1/2-1/2
Kasparov vs Kramnik, 2001
(C67) Ruy Lopez, 46 moves, 1/2-1/2
QGA Classical Def. Rubinstein Var (D27) 1-0Nxf7 sac then Q sac!
Kramnik vs Sadvakasov, 2001
(D27) Queen's Gambit Accepted, Classical, 21 moves, 1-0
Nimzo-Indian Def: Fischer Var (E44) 0-1 link to watch
Kasparov vs Kramnik, 2001
(E44) Nimzo-Indian, Fischer Variation, 5.Ne2, 52 moves, 0-1
Spanish, Berlin Wall J. Rogers Line (C67) 0-1 Stockfish notes
Leko vs Kramnik, 2001
(C67) Ruy Lopez, 56 moves, 0-1
Sicilian Defense: Canal Attack (B51) 1-0 exhibition
Kramnik vs NN, 2001
(B51) Sicilian, Canal-Sokolsky (Rossolimo) Attack, 24 moves, 1-0
KID. Orthodox. (E91) 0-1 31...?
K Aseev vs V Nevostrujev, 2002
(E91) King's Indian, 33 moves, 0-1
Game 53 'The Greatest Ever Chess Opening Ideas' by C. Scheerer.
Kramnik vs Radjabov, 2003
(C11) French, 36 moves, 1-0
Old Sicilian 7...NxBb5 8.exNf6 NxNc3 (B30) 1/2-1/2
Anand vs Kramnik, 2003
(B30) Sicilian, 16 moves, 1/2-1/2
Modern Defense: Q Pawn Fianchetto (B06) 1-0 Bone in the throat
Kramnik vs Svidler, 2004
(A40) Queen's Pawn Game, 15 moves, 1-0
English, Anglo-Indian Def. K's Knight Var (A15) 1-0 hit h7
V Malakhov vs A Volokitin, 2004
(A15) English, 46 moves, 1-0
Spanish, Berlin Def l'Hermet Var Berlin Wall Def (C67) 0-1
Bologan vs Kramnik, 2004
(C67) Ruy Lopez, 38 moves, 0-1
Caro-Kann Def: Karpov. Modern ML (B17) 1-0 racing wing Ps
Kramnik vs Ponomariov, 2005
(B17) Caro-Kann, Steinitz Variation, 60 moves, 1-0
QID Kasparov-Petrosian, Romanishin Attack (E12) 0-1
Jobava vs Kramnik, 2006
(E12) Queen's Indian, 15 moves, 0-1
WCC Kramnik-Topalov FIDE Championship 2006, Rd 1
Kramnik vs Topalov, 2006
(E04) Catalan, Open, 5.Nf3, 75 moves, 1-0
Catalan Opening: Open Defense (E03) 1/2-1/2 Photos
Kramnik vs Deep Fritz, 2006
(E03) Catalan, Open, 47 moves, 1/2-1/2
Game 1004 in Chess Informant Best Games. 1001-1100
Kramnik vs Aronian, 2007
(E15) Queen's Indian, 35 moves, 1-0
Catalan Opening: Open Def (E04) 1-0 Defenders subject to attack
Kramnik vs Naiditsch, 2007
(E04) Catalan, Open, 5.Nf3, 47 moves, 1-0
Torre Attack. Gruenfeld Var ML (D03) 1-0 Ballet of Ns
Kramnik vs Ponomariov, 2007
(D03) Torre Attack (Tartakower Variation), 57 moves, 1-0
Game 45 in How to Reassess Your Chess 4th ed by Silman
Kramnik vs Carlsen, 2007
(E06) Catalan, Closed, 5.Nf3, 30 moves, 1-0
G10 in 'The Greatest Ever Chess Opening Ideas' by C. Scheerer.
Anand vs Kramnik, 2008
(C42) Petrov Defense, 61 moves, 1/2-1/2
Game 1065 Chess Informant Best Games. 1001-1100
Kramnik vs Carlsen, 2009
(D37) Queen's Gambit Declined, 36 moves, 1-0
Game 37 in Move by Move - Kramnik by Cyrus Lakdawala
Kramnik vs Leko, 2009
(D44) Queen's Gambit Declined Semi-Slav, 36 moves, 1-0
QGD. Vienna Variation (D39) 0-1 Blindfold
Carlsen vs Kramnik, 2010
(D39) Queen's Gambit Declined, Ragozin, Vienna Variation, 39 moves, 0-1
Game 46 in Fighting Chess with Hikaru Nakamura
Kramnik vs Nakamura, 2010
(A17) English, 54 moves, 0-1
Russian Game: Nimzowitsch Attack (C42) 1/2-Chess Network Videos
Nakamura vs Kramnik, 2010
(C42) Petrov Defense, 33 moves, 1/2-1/2
Zukertort Opening: Polish Def Exchange (A04) 1-0 Kside assault
Kramnik vs Carlsen, 2011
(A04) Reti Opening, 28 moves, 1-0
Catalan Opening: General (E00) 0-1 B vs N ending
Kramnik vs Carlsen, 2011
(E00) Queen's Pawn Game, 80 moves, 0-1
Larsen Bb2 Dbl Fio vs QGD (A04) 1-0 Exchange sac retains B pair
Kramnik vs G Jones, 2012
(A04) Reti Opening, 49 moves, 1-0
Spanish Berlin Def. Rio Gambit Accepted (C67) 1-0 Q & P ending
McShane vs Kramnik, 2012
(C67) Ruy Lopez, 94 moves, 1-0
Formation: Hippopotamus (A00) 1-0 Blitz
Kramnik vs Radjabov, 2012
(A00) Uncommon Opening, 31 moves, 1-0
KID: Saemisch. Normal Def (E81) 1-0 Remove the Guard
V Belous vs H Pasalic, 2012
(E81) King's Indian, Samisch, 33 moves, 1-0
Zukertort Opening: Symmetrical Bg2 vs Bg7 (A04) 1-0Dragon P sac
Kramnik vs A Goganov, 2013
(A04) Reti Opening, 72 moves, 1-0
Nf3, d4, c4 vs Kside Fianchetto Bg7 (A04) 1-0Blunder for passer
Kramnik vs Svidler, 2013
(A04) Reti Opening, 55 moves, 1-0
Dbl Fio Bg2, Bb2 vs Dutch Classical Delayed Stonewall (A04) 1-0
Kramnik vs G Bwalya, 2013
(A04) Reti Opening, 31 moves, 1-0
English, Agincourt Def. Neo Catalan Declined (A14) 1-0 Q, N & P
Kramnik vs A Mista, 2014
(A14) English, 34 moves, 1-0
Bg4 vs KIA h3, g4 (A07) 1-0 Rob the pin both ways on the 6th
Kramnik vs S Sjugirov, 2014
(A07) King's Indian Attack, 25 moves, 1-0
Kramnik initiates attack w/exchange sacrifice, accepts counter
Kramnik vs Vachier-Lagrave, 2015
(A07) King's Indian Attack, 38 moves, 1-0
QGD Exchange. Reshevsky Var (D36) 1-0 Castle opposite
Caruana vs Kramnik, 2017
(D36) Queen's Gambit Declined, Exchange, Positional line, 6.Qc2, 67 moves, 1-0
Italian Game: Classical. Giuoco Pianissimo (C53) 1-0 Slugfest
Kramnik vs Carlsen, 2017
(C53) Giuoco Piano, 40 moves, 1-0
Zukertort vs Indian Dbl Fianchetto (A48) 1-0Smooth, sure-footed
Kramnik vs Grischuk, 2018
(A48) King's Indian, 48 moves, 1-0
Spanish Game: Berlin Defense (C65) 0-1 Vigorous attack
Aronian vs Kramnik, 2018
(C65) Ruy Lopez, Berlin Defense, 27 moves, 0-1
...very tricky tactics and real streetfighter stuff.
Kramnik vs Caruana, 2018
(C42) Petrov Defense, 66 moves, 0-1
Kramnik vs Topalov, 2003
(B45) Sicilian, Taimanov, 39 moves, 1-0
Kramnik vs M Sebag, 2008
(D19) Queen's Gambit Declined Slav, Dutch, 49 moves, 1-0
Kramnik vs Svidler, 1998
(E06) Catalan, Closed, 5.Nf3, 29 moves, 1-0
Kramnik vs Gelfand, 2001
(E06) Catalan, Closed, 5.Nf3, 60 moves, 1-0
Grischuk vs Kramnik, 2013
(C67) Ruy Lopez, 41 moves, 0-1
Gruenfeld Def: Modern Exchange (D85) 0-1 Just take it RxR!
L Babujian vs V Fedoseev, 2014
(D85) Grunfeld, 36 moves, 0-1
Game 75 in The Greatest Ever Chess Strategies by Sam Collins
Kramnik vs L'Ami, 2011
(A15) English, 23 moves, 1-0
London System (D02) 1-0 Black Q tied to defending h7
Kramnik vs A S Rasmussen, 2015
(D02) Queen's Pawn Game, 22 moves, 1-0
Zukertort Opening: Symmetrical (A04) 1-0 26.Ne6 threatens # in2
Kramnik vs Svidler, 2015
(A04) Reti Opening, 30 moves, 1-0
QGD: Harrwitz Attack. Main Line (D37) 1-0 ticklish zwischenzug
Kramnik vs A Yusupov, 1995
(D37) Queen's Gambit Declined, 25 moves, 1-0
Semi-Slav Defense: General (D43) 0-1 Notes by Stockfish
Topalov vs Kramnik, 1997
(D43) Queen's Gambit Declined Semi-Slav, 33 moves, 0-1
QGA: Bogoljubow Def (D24) 1-0 Deflection sac gains the exchange
Kramnik vs Korchnoi, 1996
(D24) Queen's Gambit Accepted, 49 moves, 1-0
Scotch Game: Classical. Intermezzo (C45) 0-1 W is less active
Morozevich vs Tkachiev, 2001
(C45) Scotch Game, 39 moves, 0-1
English, Symmetrical. Hedgehog Def (A30) 1-0 Interference
Kramnik vs Ribli, 1993
(A30) English, Symmetrical, 29 moves, 1-0
E Dizdarevic vs Kramnik, 1992
(A06) Reti Opening, 41 moves, 0-1
Russian Game: Cochrane Gambit Nxf7 (C42) 1/2-1/2 Stockfish
Topalov vs Kramnik, 1999
(C42) Petrov Defense, 31 moves, 1/2-1/2
QGA: Rosenthal Var (D21) 0-1 Notes by Stockfish
Kramnik vs Ehlvest, 1995
(D21) Queen's Gambit Accepted, 30 moves, 0-1
QID. Fianchetto. Check Variation Intermezzo Line (E15) · 0-1
Bacrot vs Kramnik, 2002
(E15) Queen's Indian, 30 moves, 0-1
Sicilian, Dragon. Yugoslav Attack Old Line (B78) 1-0
Kramnik vs Serdyukov, 1984
(B78) Sicilian, Dragon, Yugoslav Attack, 10.castle long, 31 moves, 1-0
Slav Defense: Czech. Classical System (D18) 0-1 blitz
A Yusupov vs Kramnik, 1995
(D18) Queen's Gambit Declined Slav, Dutch, 40 moves, 0-1
London System (D02) · 1-0
Kramnik vs G Meier, 2015
(D02) Queen's Pawn Game, 34 moves, 1-0
Tromp Attk: Classical Def. Big Center Var (A45) 0-1 Stockfish
McShane vs Kramnik, 2005
(A45) Queen's Pawn Game, 27 moves, 0-1
KID. Orthodox. Bayonet Attack (E97) 1-0 Harmony
Kramnik vs Giri, 2011
(E97) King's Indian, 35 moves, 1-0
QID. Spassky System (E14) 1-0 Notes by Stockfish
Kramnik vs J Polgar, 2011
(E14) Queen's Indian, 31 moves, 1-0
Scotch Game: Scotch Gambit. Saratt Var (C44) 1/2-1/2
V Kovalev vs Kramnik, 2018
(C44) King's Pawn Game, 104 moves, 1/2-1/2
G5: Positional Masterpieces of 2012-2015 by Naiditsch & Balogh
Kramnik vs Aronian, 2012
(D10) Queen's Gambit Declined Slav, 35 moves, 1-0
#10 in IM Danny Rensch's rundown of 2017's best games
Kramnik vs Bluebaum, 2017
(A06) Reti Opening, 35 moves, 1-0
QGD: Barmen Var (D37) 1-0 Notes by Stockfish
Kramnik vs Timman, 1995
(D37) Queen's Gambit Declined, 34 moves, 1-0
KID: Orthodox. Bayonet Attk Sokolov's Line (E97) 1-0 Stockfish
Kramnik vs Kasparov, 1997
(E97) King's Indian, 32 moves, 1-0
"Vlad Tidings" (game of the day Jan-29-2014)
Aronian vs Kramnik, 2013
(D42) Queen's Gambit Declined, Semi-Tarrasch, 7.Bd3, 62 moves, 0-1
Sicilian Def: Lasker-Pelikan. Sveshnikov Var (B33) 0-1 Tactics!
Leko vs Kramnik, 2004
(B33) Sicilian, 36 moves, 0-1
Spanish Game: Berlin Def (C65) 0-1 Monster Passed Pawns
McShane vs Kramnik, 2011
(C65) Ruy Lopez, Berlin Defense, 69 moves, 0-1
Cntr Cntr 3...Qa5 ML. Mieses 7.Nge2 e6 (B01) 1-0 Connected Ps
Kramnik vs Van Wely, 1999
(B01) Scandinavian, 44 moves, 1-0
Semi-Slav Def: Meran. Wade Var (D47) 1/2-1/2 Stockfish; photo
Topalov vs Kramnik, 2006
(D47) Queen's Gambit Declined Semi-Slav, 54 moves, 1/2-1/2
Endgame mastery: Opposite coloured bishops, a tough fight
J Polgar vs Kramnik, 2003
(B33) Sicilian, 97 moves, 1/2-1/2
Game 45 in 'Kramnik: Move by Move' by Cyrus Lakdawala
Kramnik vs Shirov, 2007
(A15) English, 34 moves, 1-0
QGA: Rosenthal Var (D21) 1-0 Exhausted White Queen
Kramnik vs S Polgar, 1994
(D21) Queen's Gambit Accepted, 115 moves, 1-0
Game 1022 in Chess Informant Best Games. 1001-1100
Kramnik vs Shirov, 2008
(D47) Queen's Gambit Declined Semi-Slav, 46 moves, 1-0
QGD: Harrwitz Attack. Main Line (D37) 1-0 Notes by Stockfish
Kramnik vs Short, 2000
(D37) Queen's Gambit Declined, 32 moves, 1-0
"Edge of your seat excitement" for sure.
Kramnik vs Vachier-Lagrave, 2011
(A15) English, 87 moves, 1-0
French Defense: Steinitz. Boleslavsky Var (C11) 0-1 video links
Anand vs Kramnik, 2020
(C11) French, 63 moves, 0-1
Pirc Defense: General (B07) 0-1 Vladi interview link
Smeets vs Kramnik, 2010
(B07) Pirc, 40 moves, 0-1
Game 853 in Chess Informant Best Games 801-900
Kramnik vs Bareev, 2003
(B18) Caro-Kann, Classical, 48 moves, 1-0
Nimzo-English Opening (A17) 1-0 Stockfish notes
Kramnik vs Karpov, 1997
(E32) Nimzo-Indian, Classical, 35 moves, 1-0
Sep-13-20 Landman: Full video of this game face-to-face
Nakamura vs Kramnik, 2010
(B09) Pirc, Austrian Attack, 43 moves, 0-1
CHESS EXPLAINED: The English Opening (Franco; 2006).
Kramnik vs Z Zhang, 2004
(A17) English, 78 moves, 1-0
"All the King's Horses" (game of the day Nov-23-2015)
Kramnik vs Kasparov, 1994
(E93) King's Indian, Petrosian System, 40 moves, 1-0
QID. Fianchetto. Check Var Intermezzo Line (E15) 1-0 Video link
Kramnik vs Carlsen, 2008
(E15) Queen's Indian, 48 moves, 1-0
KID. Orthodox. Bayonet Attack Sokolov's Line (E97) 1-0
Kramnik vs J Polgar, 1997
(E97) King's Indian, 38 moves, 1-0
Lion Defense: Lion's Jaw (B07) 0-1 Black Q threatens Qa1#
A Galkin vs Kramnik, 2011
(B07) Pirc, 35 moves, 0-1
Italian Game: Italian Var (C50) 1-0 39.?
Kramnik vs Adams, 2017
(C50) Giuoco Piano, 41 moves, 1-0
QID. Fianchetto. Kramnik Var (E17) 0-1 Stockfish notes
Gelfand vs Kramnik, 2020
(E17) Queen's Indian, 49 moves, 0-1
Game 14 from 2012-2015 Positional Games (Naiditsch/Balogh)
Kramnik vs Svidler, 2013
(D85) Grunfeld, 40 moves, 1-0
Zukertort Opening: Dutch Var (A04) 1-0
Kramnik vs V Malaniuk, 1994
(A04) Reti Opening, 41 moves, 1-0
QGD. Miles Var (D53) 1-0 Notes by Stockfish
Kramnik vs A Beliavsky, 1995
(D53) Queen's Gambit Declined, 45 moves, 1-0
Three World Champions versus three Russian talents
V Kramnik / V Anand / A Karpov vs D Dubov / I Nepomniachtchi / S Kar, 2018
(E16) Queen's Indian, 55 moves, 1-0
Old Sicilian. General (B30) 1-0 Notes by Stockfish
Kramnik vs Van Wely, 2004
(B30) Sicilian, 45 moves, 1-0
Giuoco Pianissimo. Italian Four Knights (C50) Disc+ Dbl Attk!!
Kramnik vs Aronian, 2018
(C50) Giuoco Piano, 37 moves, 1-0
K's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky Opening (C44) 0-1 Stockfi
Areshchenko vs Kramnik, 2013
(C44) King's Pawn Game, 46 moves, 0-1
Sicilian Def: Richter-Rauzer. Classical Var (B63) 0-1 Stockfish
M Illescas vs Kramnik, 1993
(B63) Sicilian, Richter-Rauzer Attack, 58 moves, 0-1
This one's a Beaut, first class all the way
Kramnik vs Karjakin, 2014
(D20) Queen's Gambit Accepted, 39 moves, 1-0
Kramnik vs Nakamura, 2014
(E92) King's Indian, 41 moves, 1-0
QID. Fianchetto. Nimzowitsch Attack (E15) 1-0 Stockfish; video
Kramnik vs Carlsen, 2010
(E15) Queen's Indian, 45 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf. Main Line (B99) 1-0
Epishin vs V Karpman, 1990
(B99) Sicilian, Najdorf, 7...Be7 Main line, 38 moves, 1-0
Game 252 Kramnik - My Life and Games
Kramnik vs Nakamura, 2013
(A00) Uncommon Opening, 33 moves, 1-0
English Opening: Symmetrical. No castling (A36) 1-0 blitz
Kramnik vs Y Hou, 2023
(A36) English, 32 moves, 1-0
Pork Chop Blitz Stupidity got ate by Volodya
Nakamura vs Kramnik, 2023
(A00) Uncommon Opening, 21 moves, 0-1
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