Magnus Carlsen considers Levon Aronian to be his main rival for title of world chess champion
8:30, 31 January, 2013
YEREVAN, JANUARY 31, ARMENPRESS: Leader of FIDE ranking Magnus Carlsen has considered Levon Aronian to be his main rival for the title of world chess champion in the interview with Russian “sport express”.
“My main rival is Levon Aronian. He has numerously proved to be one of the best chess players of the world. He would spare no effort for becoming world champion,” Carlsen said.
Norwegian chess player has launched this year with a victory. Carlsen played in the 75th Tata Steel Chess Tournament from 11–27 January in Wijk aan Zee. In the 13 round tournament, he scored 10 points (seven wins, six draws), winning clear first 1½ points ahead of second-place finisher Aronian.
He is a triple champion of London «Chess Classic» tournament.
Levon Aronian is currently 3rd world chess player by individual rating.
Source: http://armenpress.am
Magnus’ main rival is Nakamura.
R u kidding????
I don’t think any of magnus or aronian beat vishy in next worldcup.