“D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi Shine in Latest FIDE Chess Rankings; Koneru Humpy Leads India’s Women Contingent”

In a thrilling turn of events, Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh has secured his spot in the top five of the latest FIDE rankings after his historic win at the World Chess Championship in Singapore. Gukesh’s remarkable victory over defending champion Ding Liren has catapulted him to fifth place, with an impressive ELO rating of 2783.

Not far behind is Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi, who has claimed the fourth spot with a rating of 2801. The Indian chess scene has been buzzing with excitement following Gukesh’s triumph, which marked him as the youngest-ever world champion and India’s second world champion after Viswanathan Anand.

Meanwhile, in the women’s rankings, Koneru Humpy leads the Indian contingent with a rating of 2523, followed by Divya Deshmukh in 14th place and D Harika in 16th place. R Vaishali, who recently clinched bronze at the Blitz Championship, has secured the 19th spot in the standings.

The FIDE rankings also see Magnus Carlsen maintaining his lead with an impressive ELO rating of 2831, followed by American Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana and Hikaru Nakamura. Viswanathan Anand holds the 10th spot with a rating of 2750, showcasing the strong presence of Indian chess players on the global stage.

Gukesh’s victory has sparked a frenzy on social media, with fans and fellow chess enthusiasts celebrating his historic achievement. However, the win has also garnered criticism from some quarters, including Carlsen, Nakamura, and former world champion Vladimir Kramnik, who expressed concerns about the quality of the World Championship.

Despite the mixed reactions, Gukesh is set to receive the prestigious Khel Ratna award in recognition of his outstanding performance. As the chess world continues to buzz with excitement, fans eagerly await the next chapter in Gukesh’s promising career and the continued success of Indian chess on the international stage.