Classic game analysis
Title Defense: Vladimir Kramnik vs Peter Leko
Kramnik needed a win to retain the classical title, then delivered on demand in the final game against Leko.
- White
- Vladimir Kramnik
- Black
- Peter Leko
- Year
- 2004
- Result
- White won · 1-0
- Opening
- B12
Why this classic game matters
Kramnik needed a final game win to retain the classical title, then delivered under maximum pressure.
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