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Chess is a game of strategy, skill, and deep thinking. The world’s best players compete at the highest level, constantly improving their tactics. As of April 2025, Magnus Carlsen remains the top-ranked player, followed by Hikaru Nakamura and rising Indian star Gukesh D.
The chess world is seeing a shift, with young talents like Erigaisi Arjun and Praggnanandhaa R climbing the rankings. This article explores the top 10 players, their achievements, and their playing styles. We also look at some interesting chess records, including the shortest and longest games ever played. Let’s dive into the world of chess!
See More| Complete List of World Chess Champions from 1886 till 2024
Top 10 Chess Players in the World
| Rank | Player Name | FIDE Rating |
| 1 | Magnus Carlsen | 2833 |
| 2 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2802 |
| 3 | Gukesh D | 2787 |
| 4 | Fabiano Caruana | 2783 |
| 5 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2777 |
| 6 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 2773 |
| 7 | Yi Wei | 2760 |
| 8 | Praggnanandhaa R | 2758 |
| 9 | Alireza Firouzja | 2757 |
| 10 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2753 |
Breaking Down the Rankings
- Magnus Carlsen – The Norwegian chess champion continues to top the list with an impressive rating of 2833. Carlsen's strategic ability and profound knowledge of endgames make him a force to be reckoned with.
- Hikaru Nakamura – Famous for his blitz and rapid skills, the American grandmaster is at number two with a rating of 2802.
- Gukesh D – The budding Indian star broke into the top three with an impressive rating of 2787. His belligerent style and courage are unmatched.
- Fabiano Caruana – Another American colossus, Caruana, is also a top challenger, always proving himself with sterling performances.
- Erigaisi Arjun – Another talented young Indian grandmaster, Arjun's piercing tactics and resistance have secured a place in the top five.
What's Next| D. Gukesh Becomes Youngest World Chess Champion, Defeats Ding Liren
Shortest Chess Game
The shortest officially recorded chess game was recorded in 1924 between Lazard and Gibaud. After just 4 moves, the game ended making it the shortest game at the grandmaster level.
Longest Chess Game
The longest officially recorded chess game was played between Ivan Nikolić and Goran Arsović in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, in 1989. It went on for 269 moves and took over 20 hours, ending in a draw.
Top 10 Chess Players in India
Here is the list of the top 10 chess players in India based on the latest available data:
- Gukesh D - 2787
- Erigaisi Arjun - 2777
- Praggnanandhaa R - 2758
- Viswanathan Anand - 2743
- Aravindh Chithambaram VR - 2749
- Vidit Santosh Gujrathi - 2720
- Pentala Harikrishna - 2707
- Nihal Sarin - 2687
- Raunak Sadhwani - 2665
- Murali Karthikeyan - 2651
These rankings are based on the April 2025 FIDE ratings and reflect the current performance of Indian chess players
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