Vladimir Kramnik Quotes

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Vladimir Kramnik

Profession : Celebrity

Birth : June 25, 1975

My way of playing is very different and Karpov plays very differently as well.

Vladimir Kramnik

No - I'm quite calm inside during the game for most of the time - not 100%, but generally very calm.

Vladimir Kramnik

Now, two years have passed and the situation is completely different: no one wants to organise this match.

Vladimir Kramnik

Once he had selected the path he was going down he really had to stick with it in a 16 game match. He had to try and hit in the one direction but unfortunately for him - though fortunately for me! - he hit in the wrong direction.

Vladimir Kramnik

The Berlin Defence suited my strategy for the match. I had a defensive strategy - Actually, I had in my pocket some other sharper stuff to fall back on - but first I wanted to try the defensive strategy with Black and it worked so well.

Vladimir Kramnik

The strength of the playing ability is much more important. Only if the strength of the opponent's playing ability is comparable, does the game develop.

Vladimir Kramnik

With the Berlin I was able to set up a fortress that he could come near but not breach.

Vladimir Kramnik

You know, our ratings after this match will be very close - I think I can also become the world number one in the not too distant future. However, I'm sure that Garry will also have something to say about this!

Vladimir Kramnik