World Chess Challenge: World Chess Champion 2006 Vladimir Kramnik of Russia competed in one of the most exciting chess competitions of the century vs Deep Fritz (Germany).

The match took place in Art and Exhibition Hall of the Federal Republic of Germany in Bonn from 25 November to 5 December 2006. The computer is the winner with 4.0points.

RAG Aktiengesellschaft (exclusive sponsor of this match) made this event one of the most interesting battle in the history of chess together with Mr. Peer Steinbruck, Federal Finance Minister of Germany who is patronaging this match.

Download the Bulletin of the match with information for the journalists, schedule of the match and more information.

Download Invitation for the Press Conference which will take place on 24 November 2006 at 03.00 pm in the Art and Exhibition Hall of the Federal Republic of Germany in Bonn. Visit the Official homepage to see the results, photos ans more information.

Download Invitation to photocall which will take place on 25 November at 2.40 pm with Peer Steinbruck, German Federal Finance Minister and the World Chess Challenge patron, and by Dr. Werner Muller, Chairman of the Board of Management of RAG Aktiengesellschaft to make the first move. Other distinguished guests include: Alexander Zhukov - Russian Deputy Prime Minister, President of the Russian Chess Federation, and Kirsan Ilyumzhinov - President of the World Chess Federation FIDE, Head of the Republic of Kalmykia.

World Chess Challenge 2006 Press Contact:
Rolf Behovits
Universal Event Promotion GmbH
World Chess Challenge 2006 Press Spokesman
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Sabrina Herich
Press, RAG Aktiengesellschaft
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World Chess Challenge Press Center:
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