Classical World Chess Championship Match, London 2000

The 2000 Classical World Chess Championship match was contested between reigning champion Garry Kasparov and challenger Vladimir Kramnik in London from 8 October to 4 November. Kramnik won 2 games, drew 13 and lost none, becoming the 14th classical world champion (under the BrainGames / Professional Chess Association line). Kasparov was unable to break Kramnik’s "Berlin Wall" — the Berlin Defence of the Ruy Lopez — with the white pieces.

Format

16 classical games, time control: 2 hours for 40 moves + 1 hour for 20 moves + 30 minutes to the end

Prize fund

$2,000,000 ($1,000,000 to each player)

Venue

London

Dates

8 October 2000 — 4 November 2000