The latest FIDE Rankings for June 2025 reflect major developments in the chess arena, especially for Indian players. The Norway Chess 2025 tournament saw strong performances from Indian competitors. Magnus Carlsen achieved his seventh victory at the Norway Chess, followed by Fabiano Caruana. D Gukesh placed third, with Hikaru Nakamura and Arjun Erigaisi close behind.
The most significant change in the rankings is Arjun Erigaisi’s rise to become India’s top-ranked player, surpassing D Gukesh. Erigaisi now occupies the third position worldwide, with an Elo rating of 2782, while D Gukesh is now ranked fifth with an Elo rating of 2776. Despite a slight dip in Erigaisi’s live rating, he maintained his lead over Gukesh, highlighting his progress.