Chess.com has introduced a feature for tracking live FIDE rating changes and player rankings in real time on its website.
Chess.com announced the launch of live chess ratings and rankings on its platform. Users can now monitor every FIDE rating change as it happens during tournaments.
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The International Chess Federation (FIDE) apologized and swiftly removed Russian grandmaster Sergey Karjakin from its March 2026 classical ratings list, where he had briefly appeared at No. 10 due to an unregistered tournament and games, displacing world champion D Gukesh to 11th. The incident reignited debates over Karjakin's exclusion from chess since his 2022 ban for supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Chess.com will host its State of Chess show on March 24, hosted by Chief Chess Officer IM Danny Rensch. The live broadcast follows Titled Tuesday and features guests discussing a Netflix documentary, platform updates, trust and safety, and AI developments. Viewers can submit questions for a live Q&A.
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The International Chess Federation (FIDE) and The University of Queensland have published the second edition of the Gender Equality in Chess Index (GECI), ranking 119 federations worldwide. The index shows improvements in female participation across all regions since 2023. Mongolia remains the top-ranked federation.
Grandmaster Judit Polgar, the strongest woman player in chess history, is now available as a virtual coach on Chess.com. Users can select her for guidance in puzzles, lessons, and game reviews. She also offers sparring games with real-time feedback.
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Indian Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh has entered the top 10 of the live women’s classical chess rankings for the first time, following her strong performance at the Prague Chess Festival Challengers 2026. This milestone builds on her 2025 triumphs, including the FIDE Women’s World Cup win and Grandmaster title.