Top 10 chess players worldwide

 As of October 2024, the **top 10 chess players worldwide** according to the FIDE rankings are:

1. **Magnus Carlsen** (Norway) – 2831: The former World Champion continues to dominate the chess world, holding the number one spot.

2. **Hikaru Nakamura** (USA) – 2802: A versatile player, excelling in classical, blitz, and rapid formats, Nakamura is currently ranked second.

3. **Fabiano Caruana** (USA) – 2796: The former World Championship challenger remains among the world’s elite.

4. **Gukesh D.** (India) – 2794: This Indian prodigy has made a meteoric rise and now stands in the top five.

5. **Arjun Erigaisi** (India) – 2789: Another Indian star who has surged into the top ranks.

6. **Nodirbek Abdusattorov** (Uzbekistan) – 2783: The young Uzbek talent continues to climb the ranks, maintaining a strong position.

7. **Alireza Firouzja** (France) – 2767: The highly-touted youngster from France remains a force to reckon with.

8. **Yi Wei** (China) – 2763: China’s top player, consistently among the elite.

9. **Ian Nepomniachtchi** (Russia) – 2755: The two-time World Championship challenger remains a formidable player.

10. **Wesley So** (USA) – 2751: A consistent performer and one of the top players from the United States.

These rankings reflect the most current list from FIDE, considering performances in major tournaments like the Chess Olympiad and the Global Chess League