21 Dec 12
Originally posted by sonhouseI'll give you credit for understanding the inflation dynamic at work here. And yes, it is still extremely impressive. But it is not, however, a true surmounting of Garik Weinstein's rating, in the real sense of ratings being a relative measure of your performance compared to other contemporary players.
http://www.examiner.com/article/magnus-carlsen-at-record-high-2861-rating
Even higher than the 2857 we saw just a couple of weeks ago. This time it is official.
Getting seriously high even considering inflation.
To the credit of Magnus, however, it is harder to get a leg up on the competition due to the universal accessibility of theory thanks to the internet age. In Fischer's time, hard work, dedication, and a phenomenal memory could produce a massive advantage right out of the opening. This has been mitigated somewhat due to computers and databases.
23 Dec 12
1 Carlsen, Magnus NOR 2848
2 Aronian, Levon ARM 2815
Let's hop in the way-back machine:
1. Fischer, Robert USA 2785
2. Spassky, Boris USSR 2670
Carlsen is good, but despite the fact he has the highest rating ever, he still is a long way from dominating the elite field the way that Bobby did. Not taking away from what he's done, but there are plenty of players in the top 10 that can win the odd game from Magnus.
When Fischer was on fire, no one stood a chance.
24 Dec 12
Originally posted by ThabtosWell I thought Carlsen's performance in the London Chess Classic was really Fischer-like. No one stood a chance against Magnus in London neither.
Carlsen is good, but despite the fact he has the highest rating ever, he still is a long way from dominating the elite field the way that Bobby did. Not taking away from what he's done, but there are plenty of players in the top 10 that can win the odd game from Magnus.
When Fischer was on fire, no one stood a chance.
Was is amazing with Carlsen is that he has yet to become world champion. What his rating will be then ?
24 Dec 12
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Originally posted by w0lver1neKramnik had a good chances to take the 1st place too. And he would take it if he won Magnus (who had to fight for draw in their game). Also Magnus had a bad position vs Adams too.
Well I thought Carlsen's performance in the London Chess Classic was really Fischer-like. No one stood a chance against Magnus in London neither.
Was is amazing with Carlsen is that he has yet to become world champion. What his rating will be then ?
Also London chess classics is far from being called the strongest tournament. Players like Jones, Polgar, McShane and Adams are no doubt strong GMs, but they are not elite at the moment.
Carlsen`s result in London can`t be compared with Karpov`s triumph in Linares 1994 for example.
24 Dec 12
Originally posted by w0lver1neWith Vishy's rating falling from poor tournament results I think Magnus' rating would take a big hit in any kind of match with him.
Well I thought Carlsen's performance in the London Chess Classic was really Fischer-like. No one stood a chance against Magnus in London neither.
Was is amazing with Carlsen is that he has yet to become world champion. What his rating will be then ?