"Steinitz had an even record against Adolph Anderssen. Paul Morphy's record against Anderssen was +12 -3 =2. He would have EASILY beaten Steinitz. Just FYI"
Kasparov scored 16-0 against Shirov, Kramnik had a minus score against Shirov in 2000. Kasparov would easily have beaten Kramnik in 2000, at least until the match actually was played.
1. E.Lasker
2. Morphy
3. Steinitz
4. Anderssen
5. Zukertort
6. Chigorin
7. Pillsbury
8. Winawer
Steinitz was OLDER than Morphy. Yes, Morphy was YOUNGER than Steinitz. (Surprised?)
"Morphy was the greatest player of his time and would've been beaten by the five players rated above him".
Steinitz had an even record against Adolph Anderssen. Paul Morphy's record against Anderssen was +12 -3 =2. He would have EASILY beaten Steinitz. Just FYI.
i dont think you can do chessmetric math that easily. its not A>B>C therefore A>C
"Steinitz had an even record against Adolph Anderssen. Paul Morphy's record against Anderssen was +12 -3 =2. He would have EASILY beaten Steinitz. Just FYI"
Kasparov scored 16-0 against Shirov, Kramnik had a minus score against Shirov in 2000. Kasparov would easily have beaten Kramnik in 2000, at least until the match actually was played.
yeah
(a persuasive and well-researched post)