Overview

• Magnus Carlsen became the first player to exceed 2900 in freestyle chess with a rating of 2909, according to the newly released list by Freestyle Chess organization.
• The ratings were calculated using results from five events: Weissenhaus 2024, Singapore 2024, Weissenhaus 2025, Paris 2025, and Karlsruhe 2025.
• Carlsen powered his rating surge with a flawless nine-win performance at the Grenke Freestyle Open 2025.
• His 2909 freestyle rating stands 72 points higher than his classical peak of 2882, a mark he reached in May 2014.
• India’s top freestyle performer, Praggnanandhaa, ranks fourth with 2773 points, while classical world champion Gukesh is 26th on 2701 due to recent format struggles.