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Carlsen, Magnus
Nakamura, Hikaru
Caruana, Fabiano
Abdusattorov, Nodirbek
Sindarov, Javokhir
Keymer, Vincent
Giri, Anish
Erigaisi Arjun
Firouzja, Alireza
Wei, Yi
So, Wesley
Niemann, Hans Moke
Duda, Jan-Krzysztof
Anand, Viswanathan
Ding, Liren
Praggnanandhaa R
Gukesh D
Nepomniachtchi, Ian
Dominguez Perez, Leinier
Le, Quang Liem
Rapport, Richard
Van Foreest, Jorden
Aronian, Levon
Nihal Sarin
Vachier-Lagrave, Maxime
Mamedyarov, Shakhriyar
Yu, Yangyi
Tabatabaei, M. Amin
Erdogmus, Yagiz Kaan
Andreikin, Dmitry
Vidit, Santosh Gujrathi
Maghsoodloo, Parham
Fedoseev, Vladimir
Sevian, Samuel
Liang, Awonder
Topalov, Veselin
Bluebaum, Matthias
Aravindh, Chithambaram VR.
Radjabov, Teimour
Yakubboev, Nodirbek
Wang, Hao
Esipenko, Andrey
Svidler, Peter
Leko, Peter
Harikrishna, Pentala
Kovalenko, Igor
Sarana, Alexey
Vitiugov, Nikita
Howell, David W L
Suleymanli, Aydin
| Rank | Player | Rating | Country | Age | Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#1 | 2827.7 12.3 | Norway | 35 | -9.3 | |
#2 | 2792.0 0 | United States of America | 38 | -12.0 | |
#3 | 2791.8 3.8 | United States of America | 33 | +15.8 | |
#4 | 2777.4 2.6 | Uzbekistan | 21 | +6.4 | |
#5 | 2776.7 0.7 | Uzbekistan | 20 | +70.7 | |
#6↑1 | 2767.4 8.4 | Germany | 21 | +47.4 | |
#7↓1 | 2763.8 3.2 | Netherlands | 31 | +25.8 | |
#8↑3 | 2761.4 10.4 | India | 22 | -20.6 | |
#9↓1 | 2754.0 5 | France | 22 | -3.0 | |
#10 | 2753.0 0 | China | 26 | -5.0 | |
#11↓2 | 2752.1 1.9 | United States of America | 32 | +1.1 | |
#12↑10 | 2741.8 13.8 | United States of America | 22 | +5.8 | |
#14↓1 | 2739.0 0 | Poland | 28 | — | |
#13↓1 | 2739.0 0 | India | 56 | -4.0 | |
#15↓1 | 2738.0 0 | China | 33 | +4.0 | |
#16 | 2736.9 3.9 | India | 20 | -21.1 | |
#17↑1 | 2733.1 1.1 | India | 19 | -53.9 | |
#18↑2 | 2732.5 3.5 | FIDE (Not a National Fed.) | 35 | -24.5 | |
#19↓2 | 2732.0 0 | United States of America | 42 | -6.0 | |
#20↓1 | 2731.0 0 | Vietnam | 35 | +2.0 | |
#21 | 2729.0 0 | Hungary | 30 | +7.0 | |
#22↓7 | 2727.7 7.3 | Netherlands | 27 | +40.7 | |
#23 | 2724.0 0 | United States of America | 43 | -23.0 | |
#24 | 2723.0 0 | India | 21 | +30.0 | |
#25↑2 | 2720.8 3.8 | France | 35 | -2.2 | |
#26 | 2717.0 0 | Azerbaijan | 41 | -29.0 | |
#28↑1 | 2714.0 0 | China | 31 | — | |
#27↑1 | 2714.0 0 | Iran | 25 | +44.0 | |
#29↑3 | 2713.1 5.1 | Turkiye | 14 | +95.1 | |
#30↑1 | 2710.0 0 | FIDE (Not a National Fed.) | 36 | +15.0 | |
#31↑2 | 2708.0 0 | India | 31 | -12.0 | |
#32↓2 | 2706.1 3.9 | Iran | 25 | +0.1 | |
#33↑1 | 2700.0 0 | Slovenia | 31 | -39.0 | |
#34↑1 | 2696.0 0 | United States of America | 25 | +2.0 | |
#35↓10 | 2695.8 22.2 | United States of America | 23 | -0.2 | |
#36 | 2695.0 0 | Bulgaria | 51 | -22.0 | |
#37 | 2694.0 0 | Germany | 29 | +34.0 | |
#38 | 2692.0 0 | India | 26 | -57.0 | |
#39 | 2689.0 0 | Azerbaijan | 39 | -3.0 | |
#40 | 2689.0 0 | Uzbekistan | 24 | +24.0 | |
#42 | 2684.0 0 | China | 36 | -17.0 | |
#41 | 2684.0 0 | FIDE (Not a National Fed.) | 24 | -11.0 | |
#43 | 2682.0 0 | FIDE (Not a National Fed.) | 49 | -16.0 | |
#45 | 2676.0 0 | Hungary | 46 | +10.0 | |
#44 | 2676.0 0 | India | 40 | -31.0 | |
#46↑1 | 2672.0 0 | Ukraine | 37 | -4.0 | |
#47↑5 | 2667.7 3.7 | Serbia | 26 | -18.3 | |
#48 | 2666.0 0 | England | 39 | -5.0 | |
#51 | 2665.0 0 | England | 35 | -3.0 | |
#49 | 2665.0 0 | Azerbaijan | 21 | +48.0 |
Understanding FIDE Chess Ratings
The FIDE rating system, based on the Elo rating system, is the universal standard for measuring the strength of chess players. Maintained by the International Chess Federation (FIDE), these ratings fluctuate after every standard tournament game, reflecting a player's current performance level.
At TopChess100, we provide real-time updates to these ratings, offering a dynamic snapshot of the global chess hierarchy. Whether you are tracking the battle for World No. 1 or following the rise of junior prodigies, our live data ensures you never miss a significant shift in the standings.
To become a Grandmaster (GM), a player must achieve three GM norms and reaching a 2500 FIDE rating.
FIDE rankings include active players from over 190 federations, making chess a truly global sport.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chess History & Legends
The 2800 Club
Only a handful of players in history have crossed the 2800 Elo mark, including Magnus Carlsen, Garry Kasparov, Fabiano Caruana, Levon Aronian, and Ding Liren. Reaching this milestone is considered the pinnacle of chess achievement.
Rating Inflation?
There is an ongoing debate about rating inflation over decades. While modern top players have higher numerical ratings than Fischer or Karpov, computer analysis suggests the absolute quality of play has arguably improved due to engine preparation.
The K-Factor
Ratings change based on the 'K-factor'. Top players usually have a K-factor of 10, meaning a win can gain them roughly 5 points max. New players or juniors often have higher K-factors (20 or 40), allowing them to rise (or fall) much faster.