Who is the GOAT of chess?
In terms of pure elo, undisputedly Magnus.
In terms of world championship, probably Kasparov.
Fischer was way ahead of his time but didn't persist in chess for long.
Lasker is one of the strongest GOAT candidates for sure, but it was many decades since Tal ranked Lasker first. If Tal was alive today he might well see some of the post-1960s players as greater than Lasker.
1.Hikaru
2.Magnus
3.Gotham
gotham does nothing except make unfunny jokes and tell people not to play the sicilian
1.Hikaru
2.Magnus
3.Gotham
gotham does nothing except make unfunny jokes and tell people not to play the sicilian
Facts
Of all time?
Bertrand Mignolet. GM from 2785-2835.
50 years, never lost a single match.
I am a time-traveller.
Nonsense, here he is ,George from down my road
He is saying " believe I am the best, or I am coming for you mate !"