FIDE April 2026 Rating List Released – Key Highlights and Rising Stars
The FIDE April 2026 rating list has been officially published. This update reflects results from several major tournaments played in March.
Some of the most important events include:
- Prague International Chess Festival
- Aeroflot Open
- Agzamov Memorial
- KazChess Masters
- Various team competitions across Europe
These tournaments had a big impact on player rankings worldwide.
🔝 Changes in the Top Rankings
There were a few important changes in both the Open and Women’s top 10 lists.
- Nodirbek Abdusattorov gained 9 rating points
- He climbed to World No. 4 after winning the Masters section in Prague
- Divya Deshmukh gained 13 rating points
- She returned to the Top 10 Women players after a strong performance in the Challengers section
📈 Biggest Rating Gains (Top 100 Players)
Several players made impressive jumps in the ratings list:
- Bodhana Sivanandan – +98
- Alua Nurman – +65
- Hanna Marie Klek – +47
- Rose Atwell – +36
- Pavel Eljanov – +23
- Klaudia Kulon – +22
- David Navara – +17
- Pranav V – +16
- Alice Lee – +16
- Divya Deshmukh – +13
🌟 Rising Star: Bodhana Sivanandan
The biggest story of this rating list is Bodhana Sivanandan.
- She gained a massive 98 rating points
- Achieved this at the Festival International des Jeux de Cannes
- Entered the Top 100 Women players
- Became the No. 1 female player in England
At just 11 years old, her progress is truly remarkable.
💪 Strong Performances Across Events
- Alua Nurman performed well in Prague and the Agzamov Memorial, reaching a career-high World No. 25
- Hanna Marie Klek and Pavel Eljanov impressed in team events in Germany
- Klaudia Kulon shined at the Schachturnier zum Weltfrauentag 2026, gaining valuable rating points
🚀 Continued Growth of Young Talents
- Rose Atwell gained 36 points after a strong performance at the Saint Louis Masters 2026
- Pranav V won the KazChess Masters and reached a career-high rating of 2657
- David Navara delivered a solid performance on home soil
- Alice Lee won the American Cup and achieved a career-best rating of 2415
📊 Final Thoughts
The April 2026 rating list highlights the rise of young talents and consistent performances by top grandmasters. With many major tournaments already shaping the rankings, the rest of the year promises even more exciting changes in the chess world.
Photos: FIDE_Chess
Source: FIDE CHESS NEWS
