Vladimir Kramnik

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Vladimir Kramnik

Vladimir Kramnik Born: 25-Jun-1975
Birthplace: Tuapse, Krasnodar, USSR

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Chess Player

Nationality: Russia
Executive summary: World Chess Champion

Defeated Garry Kasparov in 2000, becoming World Chess Champion.

Father: Boris Sokolov
Wife: Marie-Laure Germon (journalist, m. 31-Dec-2006)

Risk Factors: Arthritis

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