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Vishy Anand is the current world champion.

• shriphani 15y ago
  I don't believe he is ranked 1 in the world anymore. Magnus Carlsen (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnus_Carlsen http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnus_Carlsen) I think is #1.
  • vecter 15y ago
    That's right, but FIDE ratings are independent of the person who owns the title of "World Chess Champion". Vishy currently holds that title.
    • jinfiesto 15y ago
      This is true. I believe Topalov was the last person to challenge Vishy for Chess Champion. Carlsen helped Vishy prepare for the match. Which, makes it seem like he's not particularly interested in the title.
• sethbannon 15y ago
  That's correct, my mistake.