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.

How a Huge Cheating Scandal Altered the Chess World

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

Former Weston student 'likely cheated,' Chess.com report says

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

Judge tosses Hans Niemann's $100M libel suit against grandmaster Magnus Carlsen

Aftermath of Niemann/Chess.com/Carlsen agreement - The Chess Drum

Cheating in Chess: Science vs. Hans Niemann

Hans Niemann Is the Bad Boy of Chess. But Did He Cheat? - The New York Times

Hans Niemann: It's not a surprise for me that I am beating the top-level players – Chessdom

Of Beads and Blacklists: Niemann's $100M Lawsuit a Dubious Move - KRUI Radio