Vladimir Kramnik
Vladimir Kramnik is a Russian chess grandmaster and former World Chess Champion, renowned for his deep strategic understanding and innovative approaches to the game. Born on June 25, 1975, Kramnik became the World Champion in 2000 after defeating Garry Kasparov, marking a significant moment in chess history. He held the title until 2007 and is known for his contributions to chess openings, particularly the Berlin Defense in the Ruy Lopez, which has become a staple in modern chess. Kramnik has consistently been one of the top players globally, and his Elo rating has peaked above 2800. In recent years, he has also been involved in chess promotion and commentary, continuing to influence the game.
Born on Jun 25, 1975 (51 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 3.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 30,105 | $2,700,000 | 1,197$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 7,881 | $60,000 | 50$ |
| Uzbekistan | 1 | 3.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 33,469,203 | 58,309 | $57,000 | 99$ |
| Totals | 3 | 110,804,537 | 96,295 | $2,817,000 | 1,346$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Vladimir Kramnik was suspended by the chess body over cheating remarks made by Daniel Naroditsky.
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Belarus:
Vladimir Kramnik received a one-year disqualification due to cheating allegations against the late grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky.
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Uzbekistan:
Vladimir Kramnik publicly accused Daniel Naroditskiy of cheating, which affected Naroditskiy's mental state.
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Hungary:
Vladimir Kramnik is noted for having defeated Garry Kasparov in the 2000 World Championship.
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Uzbekistan:
Vladimir Kramnik is one of the past winners of the World Cup.
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Uzbekistan:
Vladimir Kramnik is a former world champion.
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Ukraine:
FIDE filed a complaint against Kramnik following the death of Narodytsky.
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Slovenia:
Vladimir Kramnik is facing an official procedure by FIDE for allegations of systematic harassment and defamatory attacks on individuals.
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Israel:
Vladimir Kramnik has been vocal about his concerns regarding cheating in chess and has taken a controversial stance against other players.
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Norway:
Vladimir Kramnik is mentioned in connection with the anger directed at him following Naroditsky's death.
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