There is a fantastic thread that is worth a read.
http://www.chess.com/forum/view/chess-players/50-ways-to-name-your-masters
It's not exactly the same thing as what you have asked, but it's pretty close.
Criteria for the greatest chess player in the world
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my criteria is the play has one of the following characteristics:
A)Is named Mikhail Tal
OR
B)Is named Bobby Fischer
I just like to ask you guys of what is your criteria for choosing the greatest chess player in the world and why? is it more on the quality of his/her play or its charisma.