Commentary on the Live Chess Ratings
Magnus Carlsen finally finished the London Chess Classic with a Live Rating of 2861.4 So, he will indeed break the record of Kasparov's all time highest rating. Some readers of other Chess sites were complaining that it was too early to predict Carlsen breaking the record before the London Chess Classic ended. Their objections were valid since Carlsen stands to lose heavy points against players such as Gawain Jones or Judit Polgar. He didn't and he deserves all the praise as the all-time record holder. Congratulations to Kramnik, who has reached his highest rating, the same level as 2002 (2809). Statistics show that the rating in 2002 is superior due to ratings inflation. Nakamura was a significant mover and he is now back in the top 10, nudging recent upmover Mamedyarov to the 10th spot. With Kamsky sliding down disastrously, Hikaru Nakamura is the clear US No. 1 in Chess. Michael Adams used the opportunity that he was provided in the London Classic and has gained go...