Who is the most famous living chess grandmaster?

Question

The first one that comes to mind.

Answer 1

Not Bobby Fisher.

Answer 2

Like many academic areas of science or math, the discoverer of the formula or invention is not credited until after their death. Albert Einstein was not very famous while living, but is one of the best known physicists of all time now after his death. Chess is very comparable, I doubt anyone has heard of the 2007 chess champion of the world, Viswanathan Anand. And yes, I would have said Bobby Fischer, but that does really fall under the category of living.

Answer 3

Gary Kasparov.

Answer 4

Until today, I'd have said Bobby Fischer.  Now, I'd go with Kasparov.

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Answer 5

Kasparov of course, arguably the greatest ever :)

Brain:  Vishy's a very good player too, but....

Kasparov vs Anand  23 wins 8 losses  

http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chess.pl?...

Kasparov:  World Champion  15 years straight

Anand:        World Champion    6 months

Kasparov  Highest Rating  2851

Anand        Highest Rating  2803

Answer 6

without a doubt the chessboard killer!! legend in his own mind!!