FIDE Ratings
Magnus Carlsen lost 18 rating points in the latest FIDE list but remains the world's number one player and the only one above 2800. The July 2026 ratings reflect results from Norway Chess and the UzChess Cup.
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GM Magnus Carlsen has now held the top spot on every FIDE rating list for 15 unbroken years. He first took over from Viswanathan Anand in July 2011 and has stayed there since.
May 19, 2026 13:15