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Praggnanandhaa Tops Live FIDE Rankings, Leads UzChess Cup Masters

His ascent underscores India’s growing depth in world chess as multiple young Indians challenge the elite.

R Praggnanandhaa has overtaken D Gukesh in the world chess rankings.
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Overview

  • Praggnanandhaa’s live rating climbed to 2777.2, overtaking D Gukesh’s 2776.6 to become world No. 5 and India’s No. 2.
  • He defeated Shamsiddin Vokhidov in Round 2 to reach 1.5 points and share the lead at the UzChess Cup Masters in Tashkent.
  • Arjun Erigaisi remains India’s top player at world No. 4 with a rating of 2780.7, while Gukesh dropped to India’s No. 3.
  • India now has four players in the live FIDE top 10, reflecting a golden generation of emerging chess talents.
  • Under coach RB Ramesh, Praggnanandhaa is leveraging his current form to pursue qualification for the 2026 Candidates Tournament.