Chess governed internationally by the FIDE, is a a board game played by two players, know about the live rankings for 2022 and players ratings
Wilhelm Steinitz is originally regarded as the first Chess World Champion in 1886 and since then we have seen many players coming up and claiming title.
Hence in the below article we are going to talk about some top players who are currently in the top rankings in the world and have established their name globally with their chess game.
FIDE World Chess Players Rankings And Ratings 2022
1. Magnus Carlsen
The Norwegian who is also the reigning five times World Champion achieved it first time by defeating the Indian Grandmaster Vishwanath Anand. Not only this but also he became the youngest ever chess player to achieve No.1 ranking just at the age of 19.
2. Alireza Firouzja
Currently on his highest World Ranking, Alireza became Grandmaster just at the age of 14. After four years he shined at the bigger stages when he won the FIDE Grand Swiss Open and an individual Gold at the European Team Chess Championship.
3. Ding Liren
The former World No.2 is a three time Chinese Chess Champion and has represented China at the Chess Olympiad from 2012-18. In 2016, he became the achieved the highest Blitz rating ever earned by a player (2875 points).
4. Fabiano Caruana
At number four on our list we have American-Italian Chess player, Fabiano Caruana. After winning U.S Chess Open in 2016, he went on too represent United States at the 42nd Chess Olympiad where he obtained team Gold and Individual Bronze.
5. Ian Nepomniachtchi
Coming at number five is Russian Grandmaster and commentator Ian Nepomniachtchi, furthermore he won the World Team Championship in Antalya and Astana in 2013 and 2019 respectively representing the Russian Team. His win at the 2021 FIDE candidates tournament made him qualify for the 2021 World Championship.