The FIDE November 2025 rating list was primarily shaped by two major team events: the European Team Championship in Batumi, Georgia, and the European Club Cup in Rhodes, Greece (both Open and Women’s sections). While the Women’s Top 10 remains unchanged, the Open Top 10 saw significant shifts.
Vincent Keymer (pictured below) and Anish Giri gained 18 and 10 rating points, respectively, in these competitions—propelling both into the Open Top 5. Keymer makes his debut in this elite group, while Giri returns after an 18-month absence.
Fabiano Caruana consolidated his hold on third place following his successful title defense at the U.S. Championship, while reigning World Champion Gukesh D re-entered the Open Top 10 thanks to his standout performance at the 2025 European Club Cup.
Biggest gains in top 10 Open and Women
Ravi Rakshitta (pictured below) delivered an outstanding performance at the White Horse GM Tournament 2025. Her +58-point surge not only earned her the top monthly gain but also marked a triumphant return to the Women’s Top 100 and a career-high 63rd position on the list.
Mariam Mkrtchyan, Hanna Marie Klek, and Nadya Toncheva excelled at the European Women’s Team Championship, gaining 35, 29, and 20 rating points respectively. All three have re-entered the Women’s Top 100.
Stavroula Tsolakidou (pictured below), Alina Kashlinskaya, and Olga Badelka also overperformed in Batumi, and later added 8, 13, and 5 more points, respectively, following strong showings at the 29th European Club Cup for Women.
Similarly, Aleksandar Indjić, David Antón Guijarro, and Richard Rapport delivered excellent results in both events, contributing to their rating gains.
Mai Narva gained 21 points in Batumi, dropped 4 in Rhodes, but still finished the month with a net +17-point increase.