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FIDE Rankings: R Praggnanandhaa Only Indian Chess Player in World's Top 10; Where is Gukesh?
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What Happened?
R Praggnanandhaa is ranked World No. 7 in the latest FIDE rankings, making him the only Indian in the Open Top 10. D Gukesh is ranked 26th.
Key points
- R Praggnanandhaa is ranked World No. 7 with a rating of 2763.
- Nihal Sarin reached World No. 19, marking his first entry into the top 20.
- D Gukesh is ranked 26th with 2710 points.
- India has 13 players in the Open Top 100 rankings.
- Koneru Humpy is the highest-ranked Indian woman at World No. 9.
Key insights
- The rankings reflect India's increasing depth in chess talent.
- Nihal Sarin's rise may encourage more young players in India.
- India's position in the Open rankings shows its competitive edge against other nations.
Why it matters
India's strong representation in chess rankings highlights its growing influence in the sport.
Entities
R Praggnanandhaa· PersonD Gukesh· PersonNihal Sarin· PersonKoneru Humpy· PersonIndia· CountryFIDE· Organization
Source
Times of India
