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Most of us have a favorite world champion, whether it is Tal, Kasparov, Carlsen or maybe some else. Write down who your favorite world champion is, and if you want to, write also why. Thanks!

tpr

Kasparov, for domination chess over a longer period, and for spectacular games.

acercamp

I agree with tpr...You cannot really compare chess players across different eras. You have to normalize the comparison. That means comparing the chess player with his peers. How much did he dominate them and for how long?

So, although I'm not sure if he is my favorite. But I think he was the greatest world champion. (Sorry, I'm not really answering your question here.)

He was so good for so long, and to top that off he had to face another great champion in Karpov. And he had to play him in so many championship matches. And no matter how close he was to getting beat, he would always win or draw, but never lost to him.

He also was the first champion who integrated computer preparation with his chess. So I would say he was the greatest with Petrosian being the most underrated.

The way I see it anyway.

I agree with tpr...You cannot really compare chess players across different eras. You have to normalize the comparison. That means comparing the chess player with his peers. How much did he dominate them and for how long? So, although I'm not sure if he is my favorite. But I think he was the greatest world champion. (Sorry, I'm not really answering your question here.) He was so good for so long, and to top that off he had to face another great champion in Karpov. And he had to play him in so many championship matches. And no matter how close he was to getting beat, he would always win or draw, but never lost to him. He also was the first champion who integrated computer preparation with his chess. So I would say he was the greatest with Petrosian being the most underrated. The way I see it anyway.

lizani

Gukesh for following his dreams. Be careful what you wish for!

IamNOTamod edited

Carlsen. He did not decrease in skill* even after he became a former World Champion. And he did not lose the title to his successor (much like Fischer).

*edit: by a notable margin

Carlsen. He did not decrease in skill* even after he became a former World Champion. And he did not lose the title to his successor (much like Fischer). *edit: by a notable margin

KMcGeoch

If I had to give my choices it would probably be Tal or Anand.

Tal's games were incredible and as a person he was friendly and approachable. Anand is genuinely a fantastic person whose dignity, sportsmanship and humility is something everyone should aspire to.

If I had to give my choices it would probably be Tal or Anand. Tal's games were incredible and as a person he was friendly and approachable. Anand is genuinely a fantastic person whose dignity, sportsmanship and humility is something everyone should aspire to.

ChessPriyome

@IamNOTamod said ^

Carlsen. He did not decrease in skill* even after he became a former World Champion. And he did not lose the title to his successor (much like Fischer).

*edit: by a notable margin

Fischer retired. Nobody beat him. He did not "lose" anything.

@IamNOTamod said [^](/forum/redirect/post/1H6pqgyO) > Carlsen. He did not decrease in skill* even after he became a former World Champion. And he did not lose the title to his successor (much like Fischer). > > *edit: by a notable margin Fischer retired. Nobody beat him. He did not "lose" anything.

Drugo_Izdanje

Dr. Lasker.

Drugo_Izdanje

@ChessPriyome said ^

Carlsen. He did not decrease in skill* even after he became a former World Champion. And he did not lose the title to his successor (much like Fischer).

*edit: by a notable margin

Fischer retired. Nobody beat him. He did not "lose" anything.

"Retired" TRANSLATION: Chickened out.

@ChessPriyome said [^](/forum/redirect/post/yJ3YrY83) > > Carlsen. He did not decrease in skill* even after he became a former World Champion. And he did not lose the title to his successor (much like Fischer). > > > > *edit: by a notable margin > > Fischer retired. Nobody beat him. He did not "lose" anything. "Retired" TRANSLATION: Chickened out.