I would also go for Magnus Carlsen. I have been following the Norwegian chess champion for a long time and he has been an inspiration for me. He would probably remain the world champion this year as well.
I like both Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand. I have learnt a lot of interesting moves by watching their games and really like the mindset of both the players. Each of them have influenced me in their own way.
I would also like to go for Magnus Carlsen. I wish that he wins the Chess World Championship again. Robert James Fischer is of course, the classic favourite.