I think any of the guys 2-4 would give Carlsen a great world championship match.
1. Carlsen vs Kramnik | ![]() |
1-0 | 35 | 2016 | Norway Blitz | D35 Queen's Gambit Declined |
2. Carlsen vs Kramnik | ![]() |
1-0 | 50 | 2016 | Norway Chess | D35 Queen's Gambit Declined |
3. Carlsen vs Kramnik | ![]() |
1-0 | 63 | 2016 | Grand Chess Tour Paris Rapid | D35 Queen's Gambit Declined |
4. Kramnik vs Carlsen | ![]() |
0-1 | 55 | 2016 | Grand Chess Tour Paris Blitz | C55 Two Knights Defense |
5. Carlsen vs Kramnik | ![]() |
1-0 | 32 | 2016 | Grand Chess Tour Paris Blitz | C65 Ruy Lopez, Berlin Defense |
6. Kramnik vs Carlsen | ![]() |
0-1 | 54 | 2016 | YourNextMove Rapid | A04 Reti Opening |
7. Kramnik vs Carlsen | ![]() |
0-1 | 53 | 2016 | YourNextMove Blitz | A04 Reti Opening |
8. Carlsen vs Kramnik | ½-½ | 66 | 2016 | YourNextMove Blitz | C67 Ruy Lopez |
Wesley So will soon be ready... faith, humility and perseverance propelled him to the top despite of enormous doubts around.
The throne is waiting for the man who has a bigger heart and greater determination...