2006-12-09 11:23:32 · 7 answers · asked by Triathlon 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Board Games
Kasparov.
2006-12-09 14:45:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you go by rating points which are indicators of the probability that one player will beat another, recent players such as Kasparov have an edge, perhaps because they can tap in to the knowledge of the great players of yesteryear.
Any analogy - most high schoolers today know more about the theory of relativity than Sir Isaac Newton, and would likely get better grades in modern physics than Mr. Newton. The other advantage for contemporary players is the availability of chess program sparring partners whose tactical capabilities exceed that of any human.
If you redefine "best chess player" differently, eg. how a champion was compared to his contemporaries, how much did his style influence the game in coming years, how much impact did he have in getting the general public interested in chess, etc. we can have numerous "best players".
Alekhine, a former world champion who has several spectacular games may be a candidate. Lasker, whose style was often to find the counter against overly aggressive play probably affected the game more. Fisher exerted a greater influence on a whole generation of players outside the Soviet Bloc than probably any one else.
To summarize, while there may be relatively easy answers as to who would do well in a fantasy chess tournament among all the world champions, it is much harder to assess past players' overall impact on the game.
2006-12-09 20:50:55 · answer #2 · answered by astatine 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would venture to say Boris Spassky.
You must remember that he had a winning record vs. Fischer during the 60's. He defeated some of the best players ever during his reign, Bronstein, Tal, Botvinnick, Petrosian (and Fischer) to name a few. His brilliancy vs. Bronstein in 1960
(a King's Gambit) is featured in the James Bond film "From Russia with Love".
Please remember that when he lost to Fischer in 1972 he was under extreme pressure from the KGB and had to give into unrealistic demands from Fischer. He has since defected from the USSR.
His "universal style" and imaginative play have advanced opening theory for decades.
I've played and studied chess for 35+ years.
2006-12-10 13:44:10 · answer #3 · answered by pheasant tail 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
acording to the chess federation, Vladimir Kramnik is the best
Good Luck!
2006-12-09 19:46:43 · answer #4 · answered by ashkb93 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Looking at your avatar, I'd say Deep Blue.
2006-12-10 17:44:46 · answer #5 · answered by TheSchoolBoy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I AM THE BEST CHESS PLAYER EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
p.s. thx for being my fan =)
2006-12-09 21:06:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
valdimir kraminik
2006-12-09 23:29:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋