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Kramnik-Topalov, World Championship Match

VLADIMIR KRAMNIK, WORLD CHAMPION

In a historic fight against all sort of adversities Kramnik defeated Topalov to become the first unified World Champion after 1993. His win in Elista is one of the most impressive victories in all of sports history.

 

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Kramnik's message to all his fans:

"My team and I would like to thank all my fans for their enormous support during such a difficult battle. Your daily messages were a tremendous experience, giving me additional confidence especially in difficult moments. You, my most valuable fans, contributed very much to my success becoming the unified World Chess Champion. "

Vladimir Kramnik

Elista, 14 October 2006
 

Press releases by Kramnik's delegation
Oct 10th To clarify Kramnik's position in the decision by FIDE regarding the 5th game
Oct 5th Requesting a detailed investigation of the FIDE Ethics Commission
Oct 5th Requesting new security measures from the organization committee
Oct 4th On the decission of the Appeals Committee. Kramnik will sue FIDE after the match is over
Oct 2nd Before the start of the 6th game. Kramnik informs he will continue playing, under protest.
Sep 29th Requests to proceed with game 5. Kramnik issued his demands after the 5th game forfeit
Sep 29th Open letter to FIDE President. After the Appeals Committee decided to close the toilets.

Exclusive pictures:
Traveling to Elista | Arrival | Reception  | Buddhist temple | Chess City | 
Playing hall | Opening Ceremony | Kramnik's team 

   
WCC Playing schedule:
Game 1 Sept. 23th Kramnik 1 - 0 Topalov
Game 2 Sept. 24th Topalov 0 - 1 Kramnik
Game 3 Sept. 26th Kramnik ½ - ½ Topalov
Game 4 Sept. 27th Topalov ½ - ½ Kramnik
Game 5 Sept. 29th Kramnik ? - ? Topalov
Game 6 Oct 2nd Topalov ½ - ½ Kramnik
Tiebreaks 1 (4 games 25 min + 10s per move)
Game 1 Oct 13th Topalov ½ - ½ Kramnik
Game 2 Oct 13th Kramnik 1 - 0 Topalov
Game 3 Oct 13th Topalov 1 - 0 Kramnik
Game 4 Oct 13th Kramnik 1 - 0 Topalov
Game 7 Oct. 4th Topalov ½ - ½ Kramnik
Game 8 Oct. 5th Kramnik 0 - 1 Topalov
Game 9 Oct. 7th Topalov 1 - 0 Kramnik
Game 10 Oct. 8th Kramnik 1 - 0 Topalov
Game 11 Oct. 10th Topalov ½ - ½ Kramnik
Game 12 Oct. 12th Kramnik ½ - ½ Topalov
Tiebreaks 2 (2 games 5 min + 10s per move)
Game 1 Oct 13th          
Game 2 Oct 13th          
Tiebreaks 3 (1 game sudden death)
Game 1 Oct 13th          

Note: Tiebreaks 2 and 3 were not played, the first tiebreak session was enough to decide.

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