I think Kasparov was the better player... but not so much better that Kramnik didn't have a chance. It would have been close either way, but Kramnik came in with the genius preparation (the previously dubious but now popular Berlin defense).
When Kasparov Lost to Kramnik Was He at His Peak Anymore?
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Did Kramnik defeat a well past his prime Kasparov?
If so, how would they have fared against each other in their primes?
If not, was Kramnik a better player overall for his career than Garry?