by The world’s top 10 chess rankings for December 2024 remained largely unchanged, but a new milestone was achieved.
Arjun Erigaisi crossed the prestigious 2800 Elo rating, becoming only the 15th player in chess history to accomplish this remarkable feat. The young Indian prodigy gained two rating points during the 2024 Chennai Grand Masters, which was just enough to secure his place in the exclusive 2800 club.
This achievement solidifies Arjun’s position as one of the brightest talents in the chess world and underscores India’s growing influence in the global chess arena.
The FIDE Top 10 Players (Overall) list as of December 1, 2024
| Rank | Name | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlsen | 2831 | – |
| 2 | Caruana | 2805 | – |
| 3 | Nakamura | 2802 | – |
| 4 | Erigaisi | 2801 | +2 |
| 5 | Gukesh | 2783 | – |
| 6 | Abdusattorov | 2777 | – |
| 7 | Firouzja | 2763 | – |
| 8 | Nepomniachtchi | 2755 | – |
| 9 | Wei | 2753 | – |
| 10 | Anand | 2750 | – |
- Magnus Carlsen leads the Top 10 with a rating of 2831, solidifying his position as World No. 1.
- Fabiano Caruana (2805) and Hikaru Nakamura (2802) follow closely in 2nd and 3rd places, respectively.
- Rising star Arjun Erigaisi climbs to 4th place with a rating of 2801, gaining +2 points.
- Gukesh D (2783) and Abdusattorov (2777) continue to impress with strong performances.
- Chess legends Viswanathan Anand (2750) and Wei Yi (2753) round out the elite list, showcasing a blend of experience and emerging talent.
The FIDE Top 10 Women Players as of December 1, 2024
| Rank | Name | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hou Yifan | 2633 | – |
| 2 | Ju Wenjun | 2563 | – |
| 3 | Tan Zhongyi | 2561 | +10 |
| 4 | Lei Tingjie | 2549 | – |
| 5 | Goryachkina | 2546 | +18 |
| 6 | Koneru | 2523 | -7 |
| 7 | Dzagnidze | 2518 | – |
| 8 | Lagno | 2515 | -12 |
| 9 | Muzychuk Anna | 2515 | – |
| 10 | Zhu Jiner | 2514 | – |
- Hou Yifan remains the top-rated player with a commanding rating of 2633.
- Ju Wenjun (2563) and Tan Zhongyi (2561, +10) secure the 2nd and 3rd positions, highlighting China’s dominance in women’s chess.
- Rising stars Lei Tingjie (2549) and Aleksandra Goryachkina (2546, +18) continue to make their mark in the elite rankings.
- Koneru Humpy (2523, -7) maintains a strong presence despite a slight drop in rating.
- Nana Dzagnidze (2518) and Kateryna Lagno (2515, -12) represent steady competitors in the list.
- Muzychuk Anna (2515) and Zhu Jiner (2514) round out the Top 10, reflecting the depth of talent in women’s chess.
Biggest Gains in Top 100 Open and Women
| Name | Title | Federation | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kochavi, Dana | WFM | ISR | 2362 | +196 |
| Ouellet, Maili-Jade | WGM | CAN | 2386 | +34 |
| Dadha, Daniel | GM | BEL | 2639 | +33 |
| Roebers, Eline | IM | NED | 2373 | +25 |
| Indjic, Aleksandar | GM | SRB | 2647 | +24 |
| Khamdamova, Afruza | WIM | UZB | 2354 | +24 |
| Aleksandra Goryachkina | GM | FIDE | 2546 | +18 |
| Navrotescu, Andreea | WGM | FRA | 2356 | +18 |
| Svane, Frederik | GM | GER | 2668 | +14 |
| Cheparinov, Ivan | GM | BUL | 2646 | +14 |
