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World No. 1 Chess player Magnus Carlsen's Chess rating tomorrow will be the official new record when FIDE announces the January 2013 FIDE Chess rating list. Carlsen will overtake former record holder Kasparov's world record of 2851 by ten ELO rating points. Carlsen will be rated 2861. Kramnik will be second in the rating list with previous 2nd place holder Aronian now pushed to the third spot. A record number of players will enter the 2700+ rating club. Currently, 51 players are rated 2700 or higher as per the live rating list Web site 2700chess.com World Champion Anand remains at the seventh spot.

As of today, Magnus Carlsen (2862) is well clear of Garry Kasparov's all time highest rating. The only danger for him is losing two games against weak players, which is a remote possibility with his current form. Nakamura did draw with him on 10th December, which means that Carlsen will collect a slight minus, but nothing significant. The most interesting move on the list is by Kramnik. He is now clear of Aronian (who's lost quite a bit here) by almost 6 ELO points. World Champion Anand is now at No. 7. Mamedyarov has cemented his ranking in the top 10 at least for now.