FIDE World Chess Championship 2006

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:chess_match
gptkbp:broadcasts Various networks
gptkbp:career_points 7.5
gptkbp:championship Set precedents for future matches
gptkbp:chess_opening Extensive preparation
Used by players
gptkbp:community gptkb:High
Mixed opinions on match conduct
gptkbp:community_engagement gptkb:High
gptkbp:controversy Toiletgate
gptkbp:cultural_impact Increased chess popularity
gptkbp:end_date October 16, 2006
gptkbp:events Strategic and tactical
gptkbp:fan_engagement gptkb:High
gptkbp:federation gptkb:FIDE
gptkbp:final_standings Not applicable
gptkbp:first_ascent Aggressive preparation
gptkbp:game_length Varied
gptkbp:gameplay 0-1
1-0
1/2-1/2
gptkbp:held_in gptkb:2006
gptkbp:historical_context Post-Kasparov era
gptkbp:historical_significance First title match after reunification
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label FIDE World Chess Championship 2006
gptkbp:impact Influenced future matches
gptkbp:is_a_venue_for gptkb:Central_Chess_Club
gptkbp:launch_date September 23, 2006
gptkbp:legacy Kramnik's reign as champion
gptkbp:location gptkb:Elista,_Russia
gptkbp:match_type Classical
Best of 12 games
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive
gptkbp:movement 1.e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5
gptkbp:number_of_games gptkb:12
gptkbp:number_of_matches 23 days
In-depth analysis by experts
Kramnik retained title
gptkbp:number_of_teams 2
gptkbp:opened gptkb:Ruy_Lopez
gptkbp:organizer gptkb:FIDE
gptkbp:points_system 8.5
gptkbp:prize_money 1 million USD
gptkbp:rating Affected player ratings
gptkbp:referee gptkb:Georgios_Makropoulos
gptkbp:runner_up gptkb:Veselin_Topalov
gptkbp:setting 120 minutes plus 30 seconds per move
gptkbp:significance World Championship title match
gptkbp:speed gptkb:Fischer_clock
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:FIDE
gptkbp:title gptkb:battle
gptkbp:winner gptkb:Vladimir_Kramnik
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kasparov
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4