5 players from England ranked among the world's top 100 chess grandmasters.
| # | Player | Classical | Rapid | Blitz | World Rank | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vitiugov, Nikita | 2666.0 | 2616.0 | — | #47 | 39 |
| 2 | Howell, David W L | 2665.0 | — | — | #48 | 35 |
| 3 | Maroroa Jones, Gawain C B | 2633.0 | 2609.0 | 2616.0 | #89 | 38 |
| 4 | McShane, Luke J | — | 2647.0 | — | #38 | 42 |
| 5 | Adams, Michael | — | 2614.0 | 2695.0 | #80 | 54 |
England has 5 players represented in the world's top 100 chess rankings. The top-rated player is Vitiugov, Nikita with a classical rating of 2666.0, ranked #47 in the world. The average classical rating of England's top players is 2645, demonstrating the country's strength at the highest level of competitive chess.
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