- Kramnik is the owner of the Chess Oscar for 2000 and 2006. This prize is awarded to the best chess player at the end of the year.
- World Cup winner (2013).
- 14th FIDE World Chess Champion (2006-2007).
- As part of the Russian National team, three-time winner of the World Chess Olympiads (1992, 1994, 1996).
- Kramnik rarely loses games playing white.
- January 29, 2019 announced his retirement.
- International Grandmaster since 1991.
- On November 4, 2000, 25-year-old Kramnik became the "classic" world champion by defeating Garry Kasparov in London, who held his title for almost 15 years.
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