Top 10 Ranked Chess Players in the World (Classical Chess) and Their Ratings

The world of chess is filled with talent and skill, and the top-10 ranked classical chess players in the world showcase just that. With three Indian players making the list, the global chess scene is more diverse and competitive than ever.

Leading the pack is Norway’s Magnus Carlsen, a five-time World Chess Champion and the reigning no.1 ranked player in the world with a classical rating of 2832. Following closely behind is Hikaru Nakamura from the USA, known for his YouTube livestreams and impressive record of winning the US Chess Championship five times.

Italian-American grandmaster Fabiano Caruana holds the third spot with a classical rating of 2796, while India’s Arjun Erigaisi breaks into the top-5 with a rating of 2778, making him the highest-ranked Indian player on the list.

Russian player Ian Nepomniachtchi, Uzbekistan’s Nodirbek Abdusattorov, and India’s Gukesh Dommaraju also feature in the top-10, showcasing the global reach and talent pool of the chess world.

Filipino-American Wesley So, Indian prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, and China’s Wei Yi round out the top-10, each bringing their own unique style and skill to the game.

With such a diverse and talented group of players, the world of classical chess continues to captivate audiences and inspire future generations of chess enthusiasts.