Is Hans Niemann the second-best classical chess player of 2022

Imagine a ranking system in which defeating the World Chess Champion trumps other considerations. In this system, Hans Niemann would be #2 for 2022.

Hans Niemann, Magnus Carlsen Should Play a Match to Squash Chess Beef – Forbes Betting

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Chess world champion Magnus Carlsen accuses Hans Niemann of cheating

Hans Niemann and Magnus Carlsen in the joint lead at the Sinquefield Cup 2022 – Chessdom

Magnus Carlsen: How the World's Best Chess Player Lost His Motivation

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Chess cheating scandal: Magnus Carlsen loses to Hans Moke Niemann.

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Hans Niemann Wins 2022 Tepe Sigeman & Co Tournament

Commanding Lead For Nakamura At World Blitz Chess Championship

Hans Niemann's chess cheating scandal looms over his play at U.S. championships : NPR