Top #10 chess players of all time ?

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Hey everyone! I wanted to start a discussion on one of the most debated topics in the chess world: Who are the top 10 chess players of all time? 🏆 Here’s my take (in no particular order), based on achievements, dominance in their era, contributions to chess, and overall impact: Top 10 Chess Players of All Time – Let’s Discuss! ♟️ Hey everyone! I wanted to start a discussion on one of the most debated topics in the chess world: Who are the top 10 chess players of all time? 🏆 Here’s my take (in no particular order), based on achievements, dominance in their era, contributions to chess, and overall impact: 1. Garry Kasparov – World Champion from 1985 to 2000, arguably the most dominant player in modern history. Known for his aggressive style and deep preparation. 2. Magnus Carlsen – Reigning giant, World Champion from 2013 to 2023. His consistency and versatility make him a legend already. 3. Bobby Fischer – The 1972 World Champion who broke Soviet dominance. His 1972 match vs. Spassky is iconic. 4. Anatoly Karpov – A positional genius and World Champion from 1975 to 1985. His rivalry with Kasparov is legendary. 5. Jose Raul Capablanca – World Champion from 1921 to 1927. Known for his intuitive positional play and endgame mastery. 6. Alexander Alekhine – World Champion from 1927 (except a brief loss) until his death in 1946. Famous for his attacking style and deep combinations. 7. Mikhail Botvinnik – The "Patriarch of Soviet Chess," a key figure in shaping modern chess training and theory. 8. Vladimir Kramnik – Defeated Kasparov in 2000. Strong positional player who modernized opening theory. 9. Viswanathan Anand – A five-time World Champion and one of the fastest players ever. A global ambassador for chess. 10. Paul Morphy – A 19th-century prodigy. Though he never held the official World Champion title, his natural talent and dominance were remarkable for his time. Let’s talk chess! ♟️🔥
Mayas_Mouaci

7. Mikhail Botvinnik – The "Patriarch of Soviet Chess," a key figure in shaping modern chess training and theory. 8. Vladimir Kramnik – Defeated Kasparov in 2000. Strong positional player who modernized opening theory. 9. Viswanathan Anand – A five-time World Champion and one of the fastest players ever. A global ambassador for chess. 10. Paul Morphy – A 19th-century prodigy. Though he never held the official World Champion title, his natural talent and dominance were remarkable for his time.

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I used to be delusional thinking Kasparov was better then Magnus, oh was a troubled soul.

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