2008 World Championship Match

The 2008 World Chess Championship was a highly anticipated match between reigning champion Vladimir Kramnik and challenger Viswanathan Anand. Held in October in Bonn, Germany, Anand defeated Kramnik 6.5–5.5 in a tense, closely contested series to become the new world champion. The match featured deep strategic play, with Anand's tactical ingenuity ultimately securing his victory. This event marked a shift in dominance from Kramnik to Anand and highlighted the evolving nature of modern chess, emphasizing adaptability and innovative thinking at the highest level.