Top Chess Players Make Moves in April 2025 FIDE Rating List

GM Arjun Erigaisi has made a stunning comeback to the world number-four spot on the April 2025 FIDE rating list. His impressive performance in the German League saw him leapfrog GM Fabiano Caruana, who suffered a defeat to GM Hikaru Nakamura in The American Cup. Meanwhile, the Indian chess prodigy, GM Aravindh Chithambaram, has climbed to world number-11 after securing a victory in the Prague Masters.

The reigning world number-one, GM Magnus Carlsen, continues his dominance by winning all three games in the Norwegian Team Championship, boosting his rating to 2837. GM Hikaru Nakamura also showcased his skills by being the only player in the 2800 club after a successful run in The American Cup.

The chess world witnessed some exciting events, including the European Individual Championship, where GM Matthias Bluebaum emerged victorious with a significant rating gain. The FIDE Circuit also saw notable movements, with Aravindh and Praggnanandhaa leading the race for the Candidates Tournament spots.

In the women’s chess arena, the stage is set for the 2025 Women’s World Chess Championship, with defending champion GM Ju Wenjun facing a tough challenge from GM Tan Zhongyi. Notable performances by players like Anna Muzychuk and Zhu Jiner have added to the excitement in the women’s rankings.

Overall, the chess world is abuzz with thrilling developments and remarkable achievements, setting the stage for an exciting year ahead in the world of chess.