Top 5 Indian Chess Grand Master Based on FIDE Ranking

Top 5 Indian Chess Grand Master Based on FIDE Ranking based on ELO Points in 2025:

Since the current infrastructure makes it easier for aspiring chess players to learn the subtleties of this well-liked sport, chess is simply taking over the Indian sports ecosystem.

Many schools in Chennai have included chess as a required sport in their curricula, making the city known as the “Chess Capital of India.”

When the Chess Olympiad was held in Chennai last year, there was a lot of interest in watching this sport.

There are currently over 95 Grandmasters in the nation.

The Top 5 Indian Chess Players according to the most recent FIDE Ranking will be thoroughly revealed in this article:

Before we learn this, let’s clarify what FIDE is. The French acronym for the World Chess Federation or International Chess Federation is FIDE.

It is a Swiss-based organization that oversees chess organizations worldwide. “We are one Family” is the motto of FIDE, which was established in Paris, France.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) formally included FIDE in 1999. Officially, FIDE has 201 member nations as of December 2023.

These rankings will be based on ELO rating is the point system based on which FIDE rankings are defined, and these ratings are named after Hungarian Physicst Arpad ELO

It can be understood, as the rating system which is defined as result of game played by any player and the ratings of Opponents they will play. 

Let us share the list of players based on their FIDE Ranking based on ELO points in detail:

5. Vidit Gujrati: Vidit Gujrati comes 5th in the list of players based on their FIDE rankings.

In January 2013, Gujrati became India’s 30th Grandmaster.

His accomplishments in chess date back to 2008, when he took home the World Youth Chess Championship.

He was able to secure a bronze medal at the World Junior Chess Championship in 2013. After his incredible performance in the 2023 Swiss event, where he scored 8/11 points, he qualified for the Candidates tournament.

He took home a gold medal from the Budapest Chess Olympiad.

Vidit Gujrati FIDE Ranking based on ELO Points in 2025 : 2727

4.  Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa: Praggnanandhaa is commonly referred as one of the most iconic Chess Players produced by India.

He deserves a number of awards for his meteoric rise in chess. He took home the Under 8 and Under 10 titles in 2013 and 2015, respectively, at the World Youth Chess Championship.

In 2016, he was 10 years, 10 months, and 19 days old, making him India’s youngest grandmaster.

When he defeated Magnus Carlsen in the 2022 Masters Online Rapid Chess Tournament, he received a great deal of praise.

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa FIDE Ranking  based on ELO Points in 2025: 2737

3. Vishwanathan Anand: Vishwanathan Anand, comes 3rd in our list, of Players based on their FIDE ranking points, he is the one who inspired player to pick up Chess as profession.

His legacy, in Indian Chess can be understood by the fact that, he was world chess champion for 5 years from 2008 to 2013 until his rein was challenged by Magnus Carlsen.

He comes in category of those players, who have won all three titles which include- Knockout, classical and tournament in World Chess Championship distinct domain.

Anand won Chess World Cup as player in the year 2000 and 2005.

Vishwanathan Anand FIDE Ranking based on ELO Points in 2025: 2750

2. D Gukesh: D Gukesh, comes 2nd in our list of Top Indian Chess Players based on FIDE Rankings.

Gukesh Dommarjau, became the youngest player in the world to become World Chess Champion at the age of 18 years and 195 days.

He defeated China’s Ding Liren in the 14th and final game of World Chess Championship.

In 2024, he falls in  Youngest player category, to win Candidates Tournament.

Gukesh Became 2nd youngest Indian player to bag Grandmaster title at the age of 12 years.

He defeated Vishwanathan Anand, to become Top rated Chess Player, breaking the former 37 year old record.

In 2024, Gukesh recieved Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award for his contribution towards Chess.

Gukesh Dommaraju FIDE Ranking  based on their ELO Points in 2025: 2783

1. Arjun Ergasi: Yes you have heard it right, Arjun Ergasi tops the list of Indian Chess Player based on Current FIDE Ranking.

He won individual Gold medal in 2024 Chess Olympiad.

In 2022, He won title in Indian Chess Championship where he completely dominated that event.

He won title in Menorca Open in 2024 while he was participating in European Chess Club, where he went past 2800 ELO Rating.

Ergasi, ability to control under pressure and execute these move in the crunch phase of the game makes him unbelievable.

Arjun Ergasi based on FIDE Rankings based on ELO Points in 2025: 2801.

These are list of players who have dominated Indian and World Chess Ecosystem, with their brilliant performances and credit should be given to All India Chess Federation, for building policy to make this sport reach towards highest pedestal.