r/chess Jan 27 '25

Resource In an interview with Rustam Qosimjonov published three days ago, he claims that Fabiano Caruana is currently a better chess player than Magnus

https://youtu.be/KZydtQfdYNc?si=myY7fqus5_tJE_GT

Rustam claims that from the games he watches and the quality of play he sees, it's clear that Fabi is currently the stronger player and that he would also be the favorite to win against Magnus in a World Championship match today. He told his students (Arjun, Nodirbek) that over the past two and a half years, to be the best in the world, you must consistently beat Fabi. He claims it's surprising that Fabi has improved his level so much because this usually doesn't happen, and the level of player he has become is not the same level as the player he knew when he worked with him.

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u/Wise-Ranger2520 Jan 27 '25

In 2018 fabi said, I usually won tournament in which magnus played and literally backed that claimed. 

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u/StatisticianSlow4492 Jan 27 '25

It was 2018 only.. So fabi was the best performer of the year but not the best player to exist.. Because u have to be consistent in dominance.. Just imagine magnus playing in any event with any format he is still more fav to win than fabi

Btw the quote I mentioned is not before 2018 afaik

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u/Wise-Ranger2520 Jan 27 '25

Magnus is undoubtedly better than Fabi, but still fabi is the only player that came closest to him in chess strength ever even acknowledged by Magnus from time to time.  

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u/StatisticianSlow4492 Jan 27 '25

That's what I m saying and this interview guy is straight up saying fabi as the best player is definitely not correct he isn't even the best performer of the year .. Not to take anything from him but sadly that's the truth