Is Wesley So the New World Champion?


The crown is tiny and Carlsen's head is big.
So will need to come equipped with some lubricant and a pair of pliers.

The crown is tiny and Carlsen's head is big.
So will need to come equipped with some lubricant and a pair of pliers.

Heck no. Until Wesley So officially and formally defeats the current World Champion in a match (and assuming he is fortunate to earn the official challenger position), then he is not the New World Champion. No way.
And I'm a huge fan of Wesley! I want him to be World Champion one day. But to crown him now is to do a disservice to both him and Magnus.