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.

Top juniors in 2022: Hans Niemann

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

2022 U.S. Championships, Round 4: Experience and Youth

2023 U.S. Chess Championships - Day 4 Recap

My Game With Hans Niemann

US Chess Championships Rd 5: Caruana Hat Trick, Niemann Beats Aronian

Hans Niemann's chess cheating scandal looms over his play at U.S. championships : NPR

Hans Niemann is now the second strongest junior in the world – Chessdom

U.S. Championships: Niemann plays 'psychotic chess', wins