Anand makes +2800 in new FIDE ratings

5 years ago · Quote · #1
Patzer24

Here is an article discussing the new FIDE rating list:

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/117078.html

Anand tops the list at 2801, while Ivanchuk takes second spot with 2787, and Kramnik in third with 2785
5 years ago · Quote · #2
Charlie91

No wonder Anand is the world champion. Anand's peak however is 2803, while Kramnik is even higher at 2809, as if that matters for them.
5 years ago · Quote · #3
SIXGUNS

Charlie91 wrote: No wonder Anand is the world champion. Anand's peak however is 2803, while Kramnik is even higher at 2809, as if that matters for them.
Fischer was superior to either of those players. I am quite curious as to the method used to rate top players currently. I believe that Fischer if rated using current method would exceed 2900. -SIX
5 years ago · Quote · #4
Ricardo_Morro

Ultimately, there is only one valid way to compare the strength of players, and that is over the board. Since Fischer eschewed the opportunity for that comparison after 1975, such comparisons are purely speculative. For me, Kasparov's grand 15-year reign as World Champion gives him best claim to the mantle of Greatest Living Chessplayer.
5 years ago · Quote · #5
MasPur08

I agree with Ricardo_Morro. The strongest chess player in the world according to me is "Kasparov" and "Paul Morphy". .
5 years ago · Quote · #6
Charlie91

Yes, Kasparov is the man, but his political moves are dubious (he's seeking Russia's presidency). Paul Morphy was also great, although he didn't have any strong opposition in his time...
5 years ago · Quote · #7
skeptical_moves

2800 rating is freakin rediculous... i couldn't imagine being rated that high... i mean, how good can you possibly be at chess?!
5 years ago · Quote · #8
Ricardo_Morro

Until the last few years, Kasparov could beat any computer made. That's how good.
5 years ago · Quote · #9
NM Reb

Kasparov is so great he only has equal records against both Spassky and the late T Petrosian, two men Fischer destroyed!
5 years ago · Quote · #10
Loomis

Reb, how many times did Kasparov face Spassky and Petrosian before he fully blossomed in chess and how many times did he face them in his peak, during his World Champion reign?
5 years ago · Quote · #11
NM Reb

I knew someone would bring that up and I concede Kasparov was not yet at his best when he played those two, however both Spassky and Petrosian were well past their peaks as well.....these factors balance out imo. He also had white in all of his games with Petrosian and thats a big advantage at their level. What if Petrosian had white a couple of times?
5 years ago · Quote · #12
Loomis

The point of your original post was to make a specious transitive relation between Kasparov and Fischer. The more differences you find between your transitive link -- as you did in your most recent post -- the weaker your argument becomes.
5 years ago · Quote · #13
NM Reb

Well, when Kasparov wins 20 on the trot against all GM players then maybe we can talk about who is the best of the two. I wonder who has the longest win streak against all GMs after Fischer?
5 years ago · Quote · #14
Loomis

Kasparov has given simuls against teams of GMs, so I don't know what you're on about.
5 years ago · Quote · #15
SIXGUNS

Reb wrote:
Well, when Kasparov wins 20 on the trot against all GM players then maybe we can talk about who is the best of the two. I wonder who has the longest win streak against all GMs after Fischer?

That is exactly why Fischer is the greatest ever..
It's a pity that many younger players have no chess history sense.
One must study at least the history from the age of Steinitz until now.
If one has no real knowledge of greats such as Capa, Pillsbury, Lasker, Alekhine,Marshall, Spielmann, Janoski, Tarrasch, Chareousak, Schlecter, Fine, Keres , Bronstein, Rubenstein etc... Then how can one declare a modern great player as the alltime best!??--SIX
5 years ago · Quote · #16
erik

if i could have 1 hour of training with any GM in the world it would be anand.
5 years ago · Quote · #17
KrizProdigy

i heard that anand is no longer world champion , and its Topalov now ? is that true ?
5 years ago · Quote · #18
ketchuplover

Wilhelm Steinitz won 25 straight games albeit over a nine year period.
5 years ago · Quote · #19
phantomfears

No that is not true. Anand has just recently won the world title. Kramnick says it is only on loan though lol.
5 years ago · Quote · #20
Darren96

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