Vladimir Kramnik

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1. When was Vladimir Kramnik born?June 25, 1975
2. Where was Vladimir Kramnik born?Russia
3. What is Vladimir Kramnik known for?Significant contributions to chess opening theory, particularly the Ruy Lopez
4. What was Vladimir Kramnik's job?January 2019
5. What is the classical world chess champion?2000-2006
6. What is the peak elo rating?2817 (October 2016)

Classical World Chess Championship: A championship title held by players who competed outside the official FIDE structure, often considered prestigious.
FIDE World Championship: The official world championship organized by the International Chess Federation.
Undisputed World Chess Champion: The title held by the player who unified both the Classical and FIDE World Championship titles.
Opening Theory: The study and analysis of the initial moves of a chess game and their strategic implications.