Game 9 of 16
Garry Kasparov — Vladimir Kramnik
22 October 2000 · Ruy Lopez, Berlin Defence · 30 moves
White
Garry Kasparov
½
vs
Black
Vladimir Kramnik
½
Summary
Kasparov returns to 1.e4 — and again ends up in a Berlin. After a long technical battle the game is drawn. Kramnik leads 5 — 4.
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Vladimir Kramnik0/60
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Garry Kasparov
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Commentary
Back to 1.e4 after two English games. Kasparov tries to find a new idea in the Berlin endgame.
Kramnik defends flawlessly: every exchange in the right moment, no weaknesses left behind.