Chess

Top 10 Chess Players in the World Right Now - Ranked by FIDE Rating

By Aniket Kuila

April 8, 2025

10. Ian Nepomniachtchi (Russia)

A two-time World Championship challenger, solid play, and experience landed him with a 2753 rating in the elite ranks.

9. Alireza Firouzja (France)

The fast and enterprising grandmaster representing France has a 2757 rating, complementing his creative attacking style.

8. Praggnanandhaa R (India)

A 2758-rated Indian sensation. Has done really well at his tender age and is one of the most talked-about young players worldwide.

7. Yi Wei (China)

Yi Wei represents China with a respectable 2760 rating. As a prodigy who was born to be knighted, he is still a force in the chess arena.

6. Nodirbek Abdusattorov (Uzbekistan)

A young grandmaster from Uzbekistan with an impressive 2773 rating. Quite amazing sufficiency and guerra-strategic depth.

5. Erigaisi Arjun (India)

A young star from India, who has been lucky enough to see his incredible tactical ability and strength earn him a spot among the top five while maintaining a rating of 2777.

4. Fabiano Caruana (USA)

Another American challenger among the top ones, Caruana has a strong 2783 rating. His consistently high-level performances have earned him recognition among the elite.

3. D. Gukesh (India)

This little Indian child prodigy has steadily climbed swiftly up the ladder and now sits at number three by virtue of an amazing 2787 rating. 

2. Hikaru Nakamura (USA)

Blitz and rapid games become interchangeable with speed, known worldwide as an American grandmaster. Scary, oxygen-tight second position at 2802 rating.

1. Magnus Carlsen (Norway)

He is currently the reigning world number one chess player with an impressive 2833 rating, and continues to hold sway over his equivalents.