That can realistically challenge him and take away his crown - as his knowledge of the game is unmatched. The first match at chennai does not count - as Vishy was sleep walking thru the match and let what others said about Carlsen's greatness affect his game.
In the last matchup in Sochi, vishy was great eventhough ther are people with age bias against him , ther were many who loved him. Vishy rattled Carlsen in game 3 and Carlsen's tactical team was much superior and somehow plotted a way for him to get thru 4, 5 , 6 and 7. Vishy the king needs to assemble a better tactical team next time for a chance to win!
It is true that Vishy is old and may not be able to beat Carlsen but to all those who think that Magnus Carlsen is a great chess player, you are wrong. He does not use his brains to win but his stamina to keep playing for hours together and physically tire out his opponent. So far there is no game of Carlsen you can call great. He never wins due to quality of his game. This was the reason they used to have adjournments in the past.
Re: For all Carlsen supporters
by Dhantannan on Dec 22, 2014 12:03 PM
r u kidding? carlsen is only player who can play unprepared. anand relies totally on preparation. thats why he failed to convert opportunities.
Re: Re: For all Carlsen supporters
by attacker on Dec 22, 2014 12:32 PM
intelligence, concentration, memory, preparation, stamina, psychology.. everything is required in chess.. thr r players who r better prepared than Vishy but still cant be on top 10 in the world. chess requires mix of numerous talents
Re: Vishy its time to retire
by Talisman on Dec 23, 2014 08:49 PM
The problem with your statement is that you have given no reason why he cannot beat carlsen.
It is not like Carlsen won hands down or anything!
Re: Yea right.
by attacker on Dec 22, 2014 12:29 PM
you dont have quality to write comments.. 5 times world championship is a fighter.. he wont quit.. winners never quit.. quitters never win
Re: Re: Yea right.
by pj on Jan 21, 2015 02:38 PM
Well, if you think taking time off is equivalent to quitting, you are missing out on something important.
Re: Yea right.
by Talisman on Dec 23, 2014 08:51 PM
Wow. How many times did you compete in world campionships to make a comment like that prerit? Did you even compete in the gully chess tournament in your neighbourhood and win? What arrogance?