Classic game · 2004White won

Title Defense

White

Vladimir Kramnik

vs

Black

Peter Leko

Kramnik needed a win to retain the classical title, then delivered on demand in the final game against Leko.

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White
Vladimir Kramnik
Black
Peter Leko
Year
2004
Result
White won · 1-0

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Kramnik needed a final game win to retain the classical title, then delivered under maximum pressure.

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