Vladimir Kramnik vs Viswanathan Anand
Vladimir Kramnik (51, GM, RUS) and Viswanathan Anand (57, GM, IND) have met 39 times in classical OTB. Anand leads with 6 wins to 5, with 28 draws — a 72% draw rate. Their last meeting at Levitov Chess Week drew. With current classical ratings of 2753 and 2739, the Elo model gives Kramnik a 44% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2753 vs 2739 (Δ +14)
With Vladimir Kramnik as white
44% Vladimir27% draw30% Viswanathan
With Viswanathan Anand as white
33% Vladimir28% draw39% Viswanathan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vladimir Kramnik | Viswanathan Anand | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2753 | 2739-4 |
| Peak rating | 2817 · Oct 2016 | 2817 · Mar 2011 |
| Peak age | 41 | 42 |
| World rank now | #16 | #12 |
| World rank peak | #1 | #1 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 630 | 682 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 43% | 33% |
| % black wins | 21% | 21% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2636 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 62 |
Best Win
Vladimir Kramnik
Viswanathan Anand
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (61)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vladimir Kramnik
Viswanathan Anand