Who are the top 3 chess players (October 2024)

Top three Chess Players in the World in October 2024! We will introduce you to these amazing best players. You’ll discover their chess path, major accomplishments, and what sets them apart in this highly competitive arena. You’ll uncover fascinating details about the chess tournaments and the leading players who dominate the rankings October 2024.
Here is the list of the top 3 Chess Players Worldwide in October 2024. GM Magnus Carlsen is still the top chess player in the world with a 2832 rating.

top 3 chess player in the World men’s in October 2024

This is the list of Best Chess Players in the World:

First best chess player in the world is Sven Magnus Øen Carlsen

Full name	Sven Magnus Øen Carlsen
Country	Norway
Born	30 November 1990 (age 33) Tønsberg, Norway
Title	Grandmaster (2004)
World Champion	2013–2023
FIDE rating	2831 (October 2024)
Peak rating	2882 (May 2014)
Ranking	No. 1 (October 2024)
Peak ranking	No. 1 (January 2010)

Second best chess player in the world is Christopher Hikaru Nakamura

Full name	Christopher Hikaru Nakamura
Country	United States
Born	December 9, 1987 (age 36) Hirakata, Japan
Title	Grandmaster (2003)
World Champion	None
FIDE rating	2802 (October 2024)
Peak rating	2816 (October 2015)
Ranking	No. 2 (October 2024)
Peak ranking	No. 2 (October 2015)

Third best chess player in the world is Arjun Erigaisi

Full name	Arjun Erigaisi
Country	India
Born	3 September 2003 (age 21) Warangal, Telangana, India
Title	Grandmaster (2018)
World Champion	None
FIDE rating	2797 (October 2024)
Peak rating	2797 (October 2024)
Ranking	No. 3 (October 2024)
Peak ranking	No. 3 (October 2024)

List of Top Chess Players in the World in October 2024 [Country & Rating]

This table records the best Chess players in the world along with their ratings: