2025’s FIDE Circuit remains dominated by Praggnanandhaa R, as he widens the gap in the qualification journey for the Candidates Tournament 2026. The exceptional Indian Grandmaster clinched victory at the UzChess Cup Masters, accumulating a total of 22.19 points, and secured second place at the 12th Sinquefield Cup, earning an additional 20.72 points to his score.
In just four months remaining until the end of the season, Praggnanandhaa has an impressive advantage of approximately 55 points against Anish Giri. His unwavering performances have made him the undisputed frontrunner for qualifying for the forthcoming Candidates Tournament.
Giri and Keymer Climb the Rankings
Anish Giri climbed to the second spot in the rankings, having performed impressively during the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters and accumulating a score of 20.94 points. Vincent Keymer, victorious at the Chennai event, made his debut within the top 10 rankings for the first time. Amin Tabatabaei re-entered the top 10 following his consistent performances at the Fujairah Global 2025 – Superstars.
Abdusattorov and Bluebaum on the Rise
Nodirbek Abdusattorov moved up to third position in the rankings following his third-place finish at the UzChess Cup Masters, accumulating a total of 18.56 points. Meanwhile, Matthias Bluebaum had an active summer, securing 17.91 points from the Sparkassen Chess Trophy 2025 and the Akiba Rubinstein Festival. This impressive performance propelled him into fourth place in the overall standings.
Ding Liren’s Struggles Continue
Current World Chess Champion, Ding Liren, is observing a decline in his ranking. So far in the year 2025, he’s participated in just one tournament that counts towards FIDE Circuit qualification, placing him significantly behind the frontrunners.
Big Names Still Have Potential
A number of top Grandmasters such as Chithambaram Aravindh, Javokhir Sindarov, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, and Vladimir Fedoseev have taken part in merely two Circuit tournaments thus far. As additional competitions arise, they possess ample opportunity to move up the rankings.
All Eyes on the FIDE Grand Swiss
Anticipated changes are likely in the rankings during the forthcoming FIDE Grand Swiss. The top 10 may witness significant shifts, yet it’s improbable that these changes will threaten Praggnanandhaa’s current leading position.
Keep an eye on TopMob for the most recent updates on chess news, details about tournaments, and the progress of the FIDE Circuit 2025 rankings as the journey towards the Candidates Tournament unfolds.
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2025-09-03 05:01