Magnus Carlsen vs. Bobby Fischer: Who is the Real Greatest of All Time?

Lateefah Messam-Sparks
The Chess House
Published in
4 min readMay 17, 2024

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The question of who holds the title of the greatest chess player of all time is a subject of intense debate among enthusiasts. While many legends have graced the chessboard, two names frequently top the list: Magnus Carlsen and Bobby Fischer. Both have dominated their eras, each bringing unique skills and styles to the game. But when pitted against each other, who truly deserves the title of the Greatest of All Time (GOAT)?

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Lateefah Messam-Sparks
The Chess House

Expat building a Chess and English business in Madrid and wanting to share my life, stories and other musings with you along the way. @safsparks