this is interesting what this guy said on chessgames
Twas not skill that carried Magnus to the top. Let's face it. Magnus is a lucky guy:
1. In terms of sponsorships- that explains his elo.
2. In terms of his opponents performing below par- that explains his wins.
He still has to create his perfect game which would reflect his alleged genius than his propensity to be a beneficiary of wins gifted him due to ill moves and blunders committed by his opponents.
http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1705181&kpage=13#reply354
every game he seems to be struggling, yet somehow pulls it off,wining...... from the unlikelist of posistions... i just dont get it