Lyrics
**Verse 1:**
In a small Russian town, a prodigy was born,
Vladimir Kramnik, a future chess icon.
From a young age, his talent shone so bright,
In the world of chess, he was a guiding light.
**Chorus:**
Oh, Vladimir, the chessboard’s king,
With every move, the victories you’d bring.
A champion’s heart, a mind so grand,
You conquered the world, with steady hand.
**Verse 2:**
Under Kasparov’s wing, he learned the game,
Rising through the ranks, earning global fame.
In Dortmund and Linares, his prowess was clear,
He faced every challenge without any fear.
**Chorus:**
Oh, Vladimir, the chessboard’s king,
With every move, the victories you’d bring.
A champion’s heart, a mind so grand,
You conquered the world, with steady hand.
**Verse 3:**
In the year 2000, the world watched in awe,
As Kramnik faced Kasparov, with nary a flaw.
The Berlin Wall defense, he played so well,
Kasparov’s reign, he did dispel.
**Chorus:**
Oh, Vladimir, the chessboard’s king,
With every move, the victories you’d bring.
A champion’s heart, a mind so grand,
You conquered the world, with steady hand.
**Verse 4:**
He held the title, in battles so fierce,
Against Leko and Topalov, his strategy pierced.
With calm precision and a master’s grace,
He proved his mettle in every place.
**Chorus:**
Oh, Vladimir, the chessboard’s king,
With every move, the victories you’d bring.
A champion’s heart, a mind so grand,
You conquered the world, with steady hand.
**Bridge:**
In 2006, the chess world did unite,
Kramnik faced Topalov, in a legendary fight.
The unification, a moment so rare,
Kramnik emerged victorious, beyond compare.
**Chorus:**
Oh, Vladimir, the chessboard’s king,
With every move, the victories you’d bring.
A champion’s heart, a mind so grand,
You conquered the world, with steady hand.
**Verse 5:**
His reign continued, with passion and fire,
Though Carlsen’s rise would soon transpire.
In 2013, he stepped aside,
But his legacy in chess, will ever abide.
**Chorus:**
Oh, Vladimir, the chessboard’s king,
With every move, the victories you’d bring.
A champion’s heart, a mind so grand,
You conquered the world, with steady hand.
**Outro:**
Now he teaches, his wisdom to share,
The grandmaster’s touch, beyond compare.
Vladimir Kramnik, your story we sing,
In the halls of chess, you’ll always be king.
