World rankings
Who is number one right now?
The current leader in each FIDE category, across all three time controls. Updated every week from the official rating list.
Standard
| Category | Leader | Fed | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Carlsen, Magnus | NOR | 2823 |
| Women | Hou, Yifan | CHN | 2596 |
| Juniors | Erdogmus, Yagiz Kaan | TUR | 2731 |
| Girls | Lee, Alice | USA | 2467 |
Rapid
| Category | Leader | Fed | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Carlsen, Magnus | NOR | 2801 |
| Women | Hou, Yifan | CHN | 2529 |
| Juniors | Gukesh D | IND | 2686 |
| Girls | Lee, Alice | USA | 2410 |
Blitz
| Category | Leader | Fed | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Carlsen, Magnus | NOR | 2860 |
| Women | Hou, Yifan | CHN | 2521 |
| Juniors | Murzin, Volodar | FID | 2670 |
| Girls | Roebers, Eline | NED | 2428 |
Source: FIDE rating list. Ratings change monthly when FIDE publishes a new list. Last checked 11 October 2026.