Kasparov vs Kramnik: London 2000 World Chess Championship
- Edition: Paperback
- Author: Nigel Davies; Andred Martin; Andrew Martin
- Skill Range: All levels
- Publisher: Batsford
- Year Published: 2000
- # of Pages: 128
- ISBN: 071348604X
Description:
An 'instant' match book on the Kasparov vs Kramnik World Championship encounter in London 2000. The world's number one, Garry Kasparov, against the world's number two, Vladimir Kramnik, one of the few men who can hold his own against Kasparov. At stake is the world championship and $2 million. The book, to come days after the final match, covers:
-- A concise history of the politics leading to Kasparov's breakaway from FIDE and the controversial 'Braingames' company set by Raymond Keene to host the championship.
-- Player profiles: the well-known Kasparov and the lesser-known but hugely talented Kramnik.
-- Previous matches by the two players: they are all square in their encounters before this tournament.
-- Setting the scene in London.
-- Game-by-game commentary from Andrew Martin and Nigel Davies.
-- Conclusion.