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“My very first book was a games collection of Anatoly Karpov. On the whole I was attracted by positonal play with some tactics, and already then I was aiming for universality.”

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Vladimir Kramnik
Vladimir Kramnik

Vladimir Kramnik, born on June 25, 1975, is a Russian chess grandmaster renowned in the chess world. He has won multiple world chess championships and is considered one of the greatest chess players in history. Kramnik is known for his deep theoretical knowledge and exceptional practical skills. more

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