Classic game · 2000White won

Grunfeld Break

White

Vladimir Kramnik

vs

Black

Garry Kasparov

Kramnik struck first against Kasparov with Grunfeld preparation, shifting the match before the Berlin became the main story.

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White
Vladimir Kramnik
Black
Garry Kasparov
Year
2000
Result
White won · 1-0

Why this classic game matters

Kramnik's Grunfeld preparation landed the first blow against Kasparov before the Berlin became the match story.

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