Classic game analysis
Grunfeld Break: Vladimir Kramnik vs Garry Kasparov
Kramnik struck first against Kasparov with Grunfeld preparation, shifting the match before the Berlin became the main story.
- White
- Vladimir Kramnik
- Black
- Garry Kasparov
- Year
- 2000
- Result
- White won · 1-0
- Opening
- D85
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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