€29.90 Undefeated Now that we know that Ian Nepomniachtchi will be Magnus Carlsen’s next challenger for the world title, much has been talked about who might pose the biggest threat to the Norwegian in a match for the world crown. Carlsen himself was asked that question and, as he has mentioned multiple times in the past, he admitted that Fabiano Caruana might be the biggest threat, although he also considers Nepo, Ding Liren, Anish Giri and an in-form Wesley So to be strong contenders. Note that Carlsen mentioned So’s form. The world champion, as anybody who has been following chess closely in the last decade or so, know what the Filipino-born star is capable of doing when he is at top form. This assessment, of course, also implies that there are periods of time in which So seems to struggle with motivation and has a tough time fighting for the top spots in elite tournaments. Nonetheless, the ever-humble grandmaster is a force to be reckoned with.