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Real-time rankings across Classical, Rapid, and Blitz categories. Track the world's best chess grandmasters.
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Carlsen, Magnus
Nakamura, Hikaru
Caruana, Fabiano
Abdusattorov, Nodirbek
Sindarov, Javokhir
Giri, Anish
Keymer, Vincent
Firouzja, Alireza
So, Wesley
Erigaisi Arjun
Wei, Yi
Duda, Jan-Krzysztof
Niemann, Hans Moke
Van Foreest, Jorden
Dominguez Perez, Leinier
Gukesh D
Praggnanandhaa R
Le, Quang Liem
Rapport, Richard
Nepomniachtchi, Ian
Aronian, Levon
Nihal Sarin
Maghsoodloo, Parham
Vachier-Lagrave, Maxime
Yu, Yangyi
Topalov, Veselin
Mamedyarov, Shakhriyar
Tabatabaei, M. Amin
Andreikin, Dmitry
Liang, Awonder
Vidit, Santosh Gujrathi
Fedoseev, Vladimir
Bluebaum, Matthias
Sevian, Samuel
Aravindh, Chithambaram VR.
Esipenko, Andrey
Radjabov, Teimour
Yakubboev, Nodirbek
Erdogmus, Yagiz Kaan
Wang, Hao
Svidler, Peter
Eljanov, Pavel
Kovalenko, Igor
Leko, Peter
Harikrishna, Pentala
Vitiugov, Nikita
Bu, Xiangzhi
Howell, David W L
Grandelius, Nils
Kasimdzhanov, Rustam
| Rank | Player | Rating | Country | Age | Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#1 | 2840.0 0 | Norway | 35 | +3.0 | |
#2 | 2794.1 15.9 | United States of America | 38 | -9.9 | |
#3 | 2784.9 8.1 | United States of America | 33 | +8.9 | |
#4 | 2780.0 0 | Uzbekistan | 21 | +7.0 | |
#5↑6 | 2775.4 30.4 | Uzbekistan | 20 | +69.4 | |
#6↑3 | 2762.9 9.9 | Netherlands | 31 | +24.9 | |
#7↓2 | 2762.0 0 | Germany | 21 | +44.0 | |
#8↓2 | 2759.0 0 | France | 22 | +2.0 | |
#9↓2 | 2754.0 0 | United States of America | 32 | +6.0 | |
#10 | 2751.0 0 | India | 22 | -31.0 | |
#11↓3 | 2748.9 5.1 | China | 26 | -9.1 | |
#12↑1 | 2739.0 0 | Poland | 27 | — | |
#13↑7 | 2737.2 9.2 | United States of America | 22 | +1.2 | |
#14 | 2736.0 0 | Netherlands | 26 | +55.0 | |
#16 | 2732.0 0 | United States of America | 42 | -6.0 | |
#15 | 2732.0 0 | India | 19 | -55.0 | |
#17↓5 | 2731.4 9.6 | India | 20 | -26.6 | |
#18↓1 | 2731.0 0 | Vietnam | 35 | +2.0 | |
#20↓1 | 2729.0 0 | Hungary | 30 | +7.0 | |
#19↓1 | 2729.0 0 | FIDE (Not a National Fed.) | 35 | -28.0 | |
#21 | 2724.0 0 | United States of America | 43 | -23.0 | |
#22 | 2723.0 0 | India | 21 | +36.0 | |
#23 | 2720.0 0 | Iran | 25 | +36.0 | |
#24↑1 | 2717.0 0 | France | 35 | -5.0 | |
#25↑2 | 2717.0 0 | China | 31 | +3.0 | |
#26 | 2716.6 0.4 | Bulgaria | 51 | -0.4 | |
#27↑1 | 2715.0 0 | Azerbaijan | 41 | -33.0 | |
#28↑4 | 2713.8 13.8 | Iran | 25 | +52.8 | |
#29 | 2710.0 0 | FIDE (Not a National Fed.) | 36 | +15.0 | |
#30↓6 | 2708.8 9.2 | United States of America | 23 | +16.8 | |
#31↓1 | 2708.0 0 | India | 31 | -12.0 | |
#32↓1 | 2703.0 0 | Slovenia | 31 | -36.0 | |
#33↑2 | 2699.1 4.1 | Germany | 28 | +37.1 | |
#34 | 2696.0 0 | United States of America | 25 | +2.0 | |
#35↑1 | 2693.0 0 | India | 26 | -56.0 | |
#36↓3 | 2692.3 5.7 | FIDE (Not a National Fed.) | 24 | -3.7 | |
#38 | 2689.0 0 | Azerbaijan | 39 | -3.0 | |
#37 | 2689.0 0 | Uzbekistan | 24 | +24.0 | |
#39 | 2687.4 0.4 | Turkiye | 14 | +69.4 | |
#40↑1 | 2684.0 0 | China | 36 | -17.0 | |
#41↑2 | 2682.0 0 | FIDE (Not a National Fed.) | 49 | -16.0 | |
#42 | 2678.2 3.8 | Ukraine | 42 | +10.2 | |
#43↓3 | 2676.3 8.7 | Ukraine | 37 | +0.3 | |
#45 | 2676.0 0 | Hungary | 46 | +10.0 | |
#44 | 2676.0 0 | India | 39 | -31.0 | |
#46 | 2667.0 0 | England | 39 | -3.0 | |
#47 | 2666.0 0 | China | 40 | -18.0 | |
#48 | 2665.0 0 | England | 35 | -3.0 | |
#50↑1 | 2662.0 0 | Sweden | 32 | +22.0 | |
#49 | 2662.0 0 | Uzbekistan | 46 | -16.0 |
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.