Learn about the top chess players of today and the past. Read player profiles including bios, best games, photos and their most important moments.

This list of top-ranked chess grandmasters is ordered by their peak Elo rating. The cut-off value is 2700 for men (players with a rating at or above this value are colloquially known as super grandmasters) and 2500 for women.

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In the top 200 rankings you will find the current best chess players in the world, but also some seasoned veterans, as well as emerging talents. Young prodigies like Alireza Firouzja from Iran and experienced Grandmasters like Viswanathan Anand from India are just a few examples.

Apr 30, 2024 · Magnus Carlsen is the world's best chess player and his achievements are unprecedented. The 33-year-old Norwegian became a chess Grandmaster at only 13 years old and earned the world champion title in 2013 at 22 years old.

Jan 31, 2025 · Here’s a breakdown of the top contenders for the title of best chess player in the world: 1. Magnus Carlsen –. Elo Rating: 2850+ (consistently one of the highest in history). Achievements: – 5-time World Chess Champion (2013–2023). – Longest-reigning world number one in chess history.

May 21, 2025 · The World,” which saw five-time World Chess Champion Viswanathan “Vishy” Anand battle around 70,000 players. In that case, however, Anand managed to secure a checkmate after 29 days of play.

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May 14, 2025 · After winning the 1948 World Chess Championship, he held the world title for 15 years, with a few short pauses. He governed a chess school that trained Karpov, Kasparov, Kramnik, and many more world-class players. Some also argue that he is the most influential chess player to date, as his modus operandi revolutionised chess at the time and ...

Feb 11, 2024 · Magnus Carlsen, widely recognized as one of the greatest chess players of all time, has consistently maintained an impressive FIDE rating that reflects his exceptional skills on the board. Carlsen, hailing from Norway, earned the title of Grandmaster at the age of 13, showcasing his prodigious talent.