Vladimir Kramnik Quotes

A collection of quotes by Vladimir Kramnik.

Vladimir Kramnik is a renowned Russian chess grandmaster. Born on June 25, 1975, in the Russian city of Tuapse, Kramnik began his chess journey at an early age. He quickly showed remarkable talent and rose through the ranks, becoming the World Chess Champion in 2000.

Kramnik learned the art of chess from his father, who recognized his immense potential. He received rigorous training at the renowned Botvinnik-Kasparov Chess School, where his skills and understanding of the game flourished. Kramnik's breakthrough came in 1992 when he reached the final of the Candidates Tournament, an event that determines the challenger to the World Chess Champion.

In his career, Kramnik faced many formidable opponents, including his legendary predecessor Garry Kasparov, whom he defeated in 2000 to claim the title of the World Chess Champion. He held the title until 2007 when he lost to Viswanathan Anand.

Kramnik is widely known for his deep and strategic playing style, with an exceptional ability to find positional advantages. He has made numerous contributions to chess theory and has introduced groundbreaking ideas in various openings. Many consider him one of the finest grandmasters of his generation.

In recent years, Kramnik has made a transition to becoming a coach and mentor for young chess talents. Despite retiring from competitive play, his impact on the chess world continues as he shares his vast experience and knowledge with the next generation of players.

Even if you play perfectly, a fault of your opponent's can d

Even if you play perfectly, a fault of your opponent's can destroy the entire beauty of the game.

Vladimir Kramnik

Beauty Game Games Faults

When I speak of the beauty of a game of chess, then naturall

When I speak of the beauty of a game of chess, then naturally this is subjective. Beauty can be found in a very technical, mathematical game for example. That is the beauty of clarity.

Vladimir Kramnik

Beauty

The strength of the playing ability is much more important.

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

Strength

Okay, when you start to fight for equality, like Anand did i

Okay, when you start to fight for equality, like Anand did in 1995, you could end up losing game 10, like he did, without putting up any kind of fight.

Vladimir Kramnik

Equality

I feel that my relationship with Kasparov now is much the sa

I feel that my relationship with Kasparov now is much the same as it had been before the match - good. As for his reaction, well it can't be nice to lose your title after so long, but he was very generous.

Vladimir Kramnik

Relationship

For me art and chess are closely related, both are forms in

For me art and chess are closely related, both are forms in which the self finds beauty and expression.

Vladimir Kramnik

Beauty

In this respect I suppose I'm the total opposite of Garry. W

In this respect I suppose I'm the total opposite of Garry. With his very emotive body language at the board he shows and displays all his emotions. I don't.

Vladimir Kramnik

Respect

In chess one cannot control everything. Sometimes a game tak

In chess one cannot control everything. Sometimes a game takes an unexpected turn, in which beauty begins to emerge. Both players are always instrumental in this.

Vladimir Kramnik

Beauty

The development of beauty in chess never depends on you alon

The development of beauty in chess never depends on you alone. No matter how much imagination and creativity you invest, you still do not create beauty. Your opponent must react at the same highest level.

Vladimir Kramnik

Alone

I believe every chess player senses beauty, when he succeeds

I believe every chess player senses beauty, when he succeeds in creating situations, which contradict the expectations and the rules, and he succeeds in mastering this situation.

Vladimir Kramnik

Beauty