The question of who is stronger, Garry Kasparov or Magnus Carlsen, is debatable,But I still don't know who is stronger.
Magnus. He simply has the highest ELO, and has dominated all formats. K is an all time great, but he just is not Magnus. He is the greatest.
Kasparov did not have the opportunity to play over Carlsen's games or be trained by him.
Kasparov is the stronger and his style is purer - aiming for dynamic chess rather than grinding.
@lizani said [^](/forum/redirect/post/lZuu9kXK)
> Kasparov did not have the opportunity to play over Carlsen's games or be trained by him.
> Kasparov is the stronger and his style is purer - aiming for dynamic chess rather than grinding.
carlson got a higher rating so he is better. and you can't say he's better because of his style
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> carlson got a higher rating so he is better. and you can't say he's better because of his style
You make a decision based on Elo? Guess what, the FIDE rules for rating calculation keep changing. You cannot compare Elo from different eras.
There were definetively a window around 2010-14 were Kasparov were capable to face Magnus. Bottom Line
A casual or exhibition match around 2010–2011 would have been the most realistic window.
Well, Magnus and Kasparov have played several times. Magnus never won.
@NotMagnusCarlsen42 said [^](/forum/redirect/post/I1Eifi04)
> Well, Magnus and Kasparov have played several times. Magnus never won.
Kasparov retired in 2005 when Carlsen was 15 years old
@NotMagnusCarlsen42 said [^](/forum/redirect/post/I1Eifi04)
> Well, Magnus and Kasparov have played several times. Magnus never won.
That were not games with ample time at disposal.
2004 Reykjavik Rapid tournament
Time control: 25+5
1.5-0.5 Kasparov win