D. Gukesh Achieves Career-Best Rank of No. 3, Praggnanandhaa Returns to Top 10 in FIDE Ratings
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Synopsis
D. Gukesh has reached a new career-high of No. 3 in the FIDE rankings while Praggnanandhaa has returned to the top 10, showcasing the rise of Indian chess.
Key Takeaways
- D. Gukesh achieves No. 3 ranking.
- Praggnanandhaa re-enters top 10.
- Indian chess experiences a resurgence.
- Gukesh to compete in Norway Chess.
- Event scheduled in Stavanger, Norway.
New Delhi, March 1 (NationPress) India’s young chess prodigy D. Gukesh has soared to a career-high world No. 3 in the latest FIDE classical ratings released on Saturday. Concurrently, R. Praggnanandhaa has made a comeback into the top 10, highlighting a significant resurgence for Indian chess on the international scene.
Gukesh, the reigning world champion, has exhibited remarkable form since his groundbreaking victory against China’s Ding Liren in the World Championship final last December. The 18-year-old accumulated 10 points, achieving a rating of 2787, surpassing fellow Indian Arjun Erigaisi and American Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana. He is now positioned right behind World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura (2802) and long-standing leader Magnus Carlsen (2833).
Despite a narrow defeat to Praggnanandhaa in tiebreaks at the Tata Steel Masters in Wijk aan Zee, Gukesh continues to climb. Erigaisi, who once held the top Indian rank, has dropped to No. 5 with a rating of 2777.
Praggnanandhaa, currently engaged in the Prague Masters, has re-entered the top 10 for the first time since July 2023. His victory at the Tata Steel Masters allowed him to gain 17 points, elevating him to world No. 8 with a rating of 2758.
In the women's standings, Koneru Humpy holds the title of India’s highest-ranked player at No. 6 with a rating of 2528. R. Vaishali (2484) and Harika Dronavalli (2483) are placed 14th and 16th, respectively.
Gukesh is set to compete against the world’s elite in the upcoming Norway Chess tournament. Adding to the thrill, India’s top player Arjun Erigaisi and China’s top player Wei Yi will make their debuts at Norway Chess.
This prestigious event will take place in Stavanger, Norway from May 26 to June 6, 2025, featuring World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura, World No. 3 D. Gukesh, World No. 4 Fabiano Caruana, World No. 5 Arjun Erigaisi, and World No. 8 R. Praggnanandhaa.
