Vladimir Kramnik Nominated to Lead Iran’s Chess Team
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russian grandmaster Vladimir Kramnik has been nominated to lead Iran’s national chess team.
The Iranian chess federation has reportedly reached an agreement with the 48-year-old coach and he will travel to Tehran in late June to finalize his deal.
Kramnik was the Classical World Chess Champion from 2000 to 2006, and the undisputed World Chess Champion from 2006 to 2007. He has won three team gold medals and three individual medals at Chess Olympiads.
He will lead Team Melli in the 2022 Asian Games.