Who will be Carlsen's next (or rather first) Challenger?

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Boris Ivanov

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I agree Kramnik will probably be the next challenger. Maybe Aronian, or even Anand. But I think Anand can handle them.

Down the road, Carlsens biggest threat is going to be Caruana, I think.

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One of the young  22yo below with 2650+ rated grandmasters are potential challengers.Maybe So, Giri, Caruana,etc.

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yea l8er caruana

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After Carlsen lays the smackdown on Anand, Caruana will win the candidates in 2015. Then lose to Carlsen.

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Mostly caruana, aronian or kramnik.

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Carlse- kramnik or carlsen - caruana will be intresting. Kramnik is very tough. Caruana is high rated.