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Which player holds the record for the highest chess rating in history?

  • Garry Kasparov

  • Viswanathan Anand

  • Fabiano Caruana

  • Magnus Carlsen

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Magnus Carlsen holds the record for the highest chess rating in history, with a peak rating of 2882. This is one of the many achievements that solidify his status as one of the greatest chess players of all time.
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