March 1st 2025.
In exciting news for the Indian chess community, D Gukesh, the reigning world champion, has reached a career-high ranking of number three in the latest FIDE classical ratings. This is a significant jump for the 18-year-old, who has been performing exceptionally well since winning the world title in Singapore last December. With a current rating of 2787, Gukesh has gained 10 points and is now placed just behind Hikaru Nakamura in second place. However, it is no surprise to see Norway's Magnus Carlsen still holding onto the top spot.
Notably, Gukesh has surpassed his fellow countryman Arjun Erigiasi and the USA's Fabiano Caruana in the rankings. Erigiasi, who was the top-ranked Indian player for a considerable time, has now moved down to fifth place with a rating of 2777. Meanwhile, Gukesh's recent rival, R Praggnanandhaa, has also made a significant climb in the rankings. After his impressive victory over Gukesh in the Tata Steel Masters, Praggnanandhaa has reclaimed a spot in the top 10 for the first time since July last year. He currently holds the eighth place with a rating of 2758.
In the women's rankings, India's Koneru Humpy is the only representative in the top 10 at the sixth spot with a rating of 2528. However, both R Vaishali and Harika Dronavalli have also made appearances in the top 20 at the 14th and 16th spots, respectively. These FIDE ratings, although different from the live Elo ratings, are highly regarded in the chess community and are indicative of the players' skill and performance.
Overall, this is a proud moment for Indian chess as two of its young talents have achieved remarkable feats in the world rankings. As Praggnanandhaa continues to compete in the Prague Masters, we can only anticipate more success and growth for these promising players. With their dedication and hard work, they are sure to make their mark in the world of chess.
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