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The highest ever FIDE rating was 2851, which Garry Kasparov had on the July 1999 and January 2000 lists.In the most recent list (October 2007), the highest rated player is the current world champion Viswanathan Anand of India with a rating of 2801. Rating supports Kasparov against Anand
RE:Anand vs Kasparov
by sunilkumar mishra on Dec 19, 2007 03:33 PM Permalink
Vishy has yet to raise himslef to the heights Gary conquered whether we like or not, raeching the top not enough u have to be there for long to prove that u have no parallel around, Gary must accept the invitation sukalp
Neither does he have the guts to take on Putin in elections; nor does he have the guts to take on Anand. Just like the Russian election where he ran before even a chance to participate he will run again.
Anand knows full well hence the challenge; Kasparov knows full well too hence he hides.
RE:Kasparov is scared
by Sukhoi on Dec 19, 2007 02:51 PM Permalink
Keep dreaming Major!
ELO - highest rating held ever continuously from 1986 to 2005 Chess Oscars - 11 (4 of Anand) Linares winner - 9 (2 of Anand)
Am not taking away from Anand because am an Indian too. Point is Kasparov is much ahead, wonder if anyone can match his records!! Indian sentiment doesn't work here :)
RE:Kasparov is scared
by Major Sassy on Dec 19, 2007 02:55 PM Permalink
Its simple buddy; Kasparov has been a has been with his victories in the past many when Vishy was not even around.
Its like scoring against Zimbabwe and comparing that score to some one scoring against australia.
RE:Kasparov is scared
by attacker on Dec 19, 2007 03:05 PM Permalink
kasparov is far above than anand and other current players.. kasparov had challenged frm spassky to karpov to anand to kramnik every one.. and anand was on the top of world but cant overtake kasparov yet..
it seems u have love for putin... for that only 1 thing i'll say.. am not interested in politics..
if u want to discuss chess politics or kasparov vs anand in better way.. come to chessninja site..
if it takes place, it will be a battle between a fully grown tiger and a wounded tiger...even kasparov will not be interested in this and he might instead ask our "dada" ganguly to play anand....
RE:a battle between...
by Sukhoi on Dec 19, 2007 02:05 PM Permalink
Who is wounded tiger here? If you mean Kasparov is a wounded tiger, then you are fooling yourself :)
RE:a battle between...
by Major Sassy on Dec 19, 2007 02:23 PM Permalink
Correct Kasparov is just wounded period; no need to attach a tiger with his name any more.
RE:kasparov is greatest after fischer
by acommentor on Dec 19, 2007 04:59 PM Permalink
To say one individual is THE greatest may be an exaggeration. There are other legends such as the great Mikhail Botwinnik...
Kasparov is the only player to have a positive score against Anand.
His loss against Kasparov in the World Championships affects me a lot and it should hurt Vishy even more.
Anand was one up and missed out a sitter when he should've won the very next game yet blew away with a draw. Kasparov came back strongly in the remaining games to thrash Anand.
Kasparov wont be back anytime soon. He has already entered active politics in Russia and busy opposing Putin. Was listening to Kasparov in CNN in the prelude to Russian elections. He still boasts the same arrogance. :)
RE:Its understandable
by Sukhoi on Dec 19, 2007 02:04 PM Permalink
Right, he will not come back! I don't think any player on this Earth can match Kasparov. What do you mean by arrogance? Its proves that people of Russia (sportsmen) have guts to get into politics. Can we expect the same in India? Leave Kasparov, is there any leader in India who can match Vladimir Putin? I don't think so :)
RE:Its understandable
by Major Sassy on Dec 19, 2007 03:05 PM Permalink
What is doing in Russian politics; other than making general awaz and nothing practical; did not even have guts to stand for election.
Its simple to know if he can be matched or not let him come forth he is being challenged.
But kasparov retired so its not nice on ur part to ask him play a game again. He is no.1 during his time ..you too played few..but now you are No.1 so enjoy..these are small things..after 100 yrs into future it doesnt matter if you beat kasparov or not...human race will be busy in thier current activities then. Nice to see your enthusiasm even now :-)
RE:Anand wants to fullfill his Ego of being best ever...
by Vladimir Stalin on Dec 19, 2007 12:48 PM Permalink
Kasparov in one of his interviews a couple of months back said that he has not given up Chess and that he keeps in touch with the game with the help of computers etc. Gata Kamsky was not around for many years but still returned 3-4 weeks back and won an international tournament. It is only fair on the part of Anand to have a desire to play Kasparov at least one last time. After all there is not much of a age difference between the two as well. For Anand who has beaten the top most players around to become world chess champion for a second time, it is only natural that he would like to peak an unscaled frontier in the form of defeating Kasparov (if he can) which is not impossible for him.
RE:Kasparov is a few notches higher...
by Sukhoi on Dec 19, 2007 02:07 PM Permalink
Yes, Anand is deserves whatever he is today. But, Kasparov is a genius. Far ahead of all the pack! And, even now he has the highest ELO rating!
RE:Kasparov is a few notches higher...
by Major Sassy on Dec 19, 2007 02:24 PM Permalink
He is far ahead of the pack because he is running away from the leader scared of what will happen to him if the pack catchs up
RE:Kasparov is a few notches higher...
by t games on Dec 19, 2007 12:48 PM Permalink
quiet opposite actually... Anand was naturally goo at it while kasparov was produced by strong Russian chess scene. I wish anand was more hard working, he would have toppled Kaspy in WTC match itself.
That's what I call guts, Vishy knows how good Kasparov is, but still is humble to ask him for a match. as he doesnot prefer sitting on the throne and warming it. He enjoys his games. I Wish him all the Best
RE:that's called guts
by Great Khali on Dec 19, 2007 11:47 AM Permalink
Gary is busy with politics and probably does Not think about chess anymore... he was in prison in for few days recently... he is not in an ideal situation anymore to play chess as his interest has changed.... So, though I appreciate Anand's guts, even if anand wins, it might not make him the best ever...
RE:that's called guts
by Shashank Gaitonde on Dec 19, 2007 12:06 PM Permalink
It seems you are out to degrade Anand. No doubt that Kasparov is a super class player but Anand has won more titles than him. It could be argued that he has won them in Kasparov's absence but he has won many in his presence too. And Anand is playing for a long time now and he is a gem of India and all indians should support him in stead you showing your tipical mentality.
RE:that's called guts
by Smart Blogger on Dec 19, 2007 12:13 PM Permalink
Get your facts correct Mr. Gaitonde. Kasparov has won many more titles than Anand and was the undisputed world champion for more than Ten years winning a number of successive crowns.
RE:that's called guts
by Sukhoi on Dec 19, 2007 02:09 PM Permalink
Gaitonde, problem is not about supporting Anand. One shouldn't live in a Fool's Paradise!
RE:that's called guts
by Smart Blogger on Dec 19, 2007 12:08 PM Permalink
You are right Khali. Obviously Anand feels that since Kasparov is distracted by his other pastimes he is a easy opponent to get past. Kasparov in his prime was the best and will always be the best. Anand should concentrate in beating the current crop of players.
RE:that's called guts
by satya s on Dec 19, 2007 12:18 PM Permalink
he did lose eventually to kramnik a good seven years ago. so what's the guarantee he is the champion now?
"being distracted by past times" is a joke for grown up adults. a 40 yr old man is expected to handle problems more severe than distractions!
RE:RE:that's called guts
by Great Khali on Dec 19, 2007 12:54 PM Permalink
Kasparov is not eating biscuits and getting distracted... he is into "POLITICS"..hope u know what politics means??
RE:RE:that's called guts
by Great Khali on Dec 19, 2007 12:56 PM Permalink
Satya. Kasparov is not eating biscuits and getting distracted.. HE is into POLITICS... hope u understand what the word politics means?
