Levon Aronian
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A strong Grandmaster who Hikaru states tops the conversation for greatest player to never have played for a World Championship, having been number two in the world for a long time.
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GothamChess: Hans Niemann, Magnus Carlsen, Cheating Scandal & Chess Bots | Lex Fridman Podcast #327
Lex Fridman
One of the best chess players in the world. Hans Niemann drew with him in the first round of the Sinquefield Cup, showing impressive play early in the tournament.

Hikaru Nakamura: Chess, Magnus, Kasparov, and the Psychology of Greatness | Lex Fridman Podcast #330
Lex Fridman
A strong Grandmaster who Hikaru states tops the conversation for greatest player to never have played for a World Championship, having been number two in the world for a long time.