The Classical World Chess Championship 2004 was held from September 25, 2004 - October 18, 2004 in Brissago, Switzerland. Vladimir Kramnik, the defending champion, played Peter Leko, the challenger, in a fourteen game match.
The match ended 7-7, each player scoring two wins. Kramnik retained his title under the rules of the match.
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