The November 2025 FIDE rankings are here, and it couldn’t get better than this. Indian chess prodigy Gukesh D has made a much-awaited comeback in the top 10 after he slipped from the list last month, settling at the 11th position, a spot that certainly didn’t reflect the kind of talent he has.
But fast forward to 1st November 2025, the reigning world champion has crawled his way back to the 9th place with an impressive rating of 2763. So, when and how did this happen? Let’s find out.
November 2025 FIDE Rankings: Gukesh D In Top 10 Again
How did Gukesh D make his way back to the top 10 in the November 2025 FIDE rankings? You may wonder. Well, the answer lies in his absolute performances at several high-profile events, including the 2025 European Team Chess Championship and the European Club Cup.
His near-flawless gameplay during these tournaments earned him critical rating points, putting him ahead of China’s Wei Yi, who slipped out of the top 10 this month. Apart from Gukesh, other top players like German GM Vincent Keymer and Anish Giri also shuffled ranks, but it was Gukesh’s solid form and sharp mindset that grabbed the headlines.
To put it into perspective, Gukesh’s journey to this point has been nothing short of extraordinary. Remember, this is the same prodigy who became the youngest undisputed World Chess Champion back in late 2024, breaking records and hearts worldwide.
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As of now, Gukesh has entered as the top seed at the Chess World Cup 2025 in Goa, where the competition is fierce, but so is his hunger for excellence. While other Indian stars like Arjun Erigaisi and R Praggnanandhaa have seen slight ranking drops recently, Gukesh’s comeback in the November 2025 FIDE Rankings is a clear sign that he isn’t over.
November 2025 FIDE Rankings: The Top 10
| Rank | Name | Federation | Rating | Birth Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magnus Carlsen | NOR | 2839 | 1990 |
| 2 | Hikaru Nakamura | USA | 2813 | 1987 |
| 3 | Fabiano Caruana | USA | 2795 | 1992 |
| 4 | Vincent Keymer | GER | 2773 | 2004 |
| 5 | Anish Giri | NED | 2769 | 1994 |
| 6 | Arjun Erigaisi | IND | 2769 | 2003 |
| 7 | Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa | IND | 2768 | 2005 |
| 8 | Wesley So | USA | 2764 | 1993 |
| 9 | Gukesh D | IND | 2763 | 2006 |
| 10 | Alireza Firouzja | FRA | 2762 | 2003 |
