Top Chess players in India: 2025 Rankings
Learn about the top chess players in India, both male and female, ranked by the International Chess Federation (FIDE)
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Last Updated: May 26, 2025, 17:48 IST1 min
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To find out who the top chess players in India are, we have to look at their chess ratings. A chess rating system estimates a player"s strength based on their performance against other players. These systems are used by organisations such as FIDE, US Chess, and online platforms like Chess.com and Lichess. A higher rating indicates a stronger player. The Elo rating system is the most widely used and has been adopted beyond chess, including online gaming and even dating apps. In this blog, we will look at the top 10 chess players in India, female and male, ranked by FIDE.
Top 10 female chess players in India
Here are India"s top female chess players, ranked according to FIDE. The title ‘GM’ means Grandmaster, "WGM" means Woman Grandmaster and ‘IM’ means International Master. The grandmaster title is the highest honour in chess.First Published: May 26, 2025, 17:48
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