Vincent Keymer and Anish Giri Enter Top 5 in FIDE November 2025 Rating List
The FIDE November 2025 rating list was shaped mainly by two major events: the European Team Championship in Batumi, Georgia, and the European Club Cup in Rhodes, Greece, covering both Open and Women’s sections.
Open Top 10 Changes
The Women’s Top 10 remains stable, but the Open Top 10 witnessed notable changes. Vincent Keymer and Anish Giri gained 18 and 10 rating points respectively during these competitions, pushing both into the Open Top 5.
- Keymer debuted in the elite Top 5 group.
- Giri returned to the Top 5 after 18 months away.
- Fabiano Caruana maintained third place after defending his U.S. Championship title.
- World Champion Gukesh D re-entered the Open Top 10 following his strong showing at the 2025 European Club Cup.
Women's Top Gains
Ravi Rakshitta was the biggest gainer in the Women’s section, with an impressive +58-point increase at the White Horse GM Tournament 2025, returning to the Women’s Top 100 at a career-best 63rd place.
- Mariam Mkrtchyan gained 35 points
- Hanna Marie Klek gained 29 points
- Nadya Toncheva gained 20 points
All three re-entered the Women’s Top 100 after their performances at the European Women’s Team Championship.
"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."
"Vincent Keymer and Anish Giri gained 18 and 10 rating points, respectively — propelling both into the Open Top 5."
"Ravi Rakshitta’s +58-point surge marked a triumphant return to the Women’s Top 100 and a career-high 63rd position."
Author’s summary: Significant rating changes from key team events in late 2025 reshaped the FIDE Open and Women’s rankings, spotlighting emerging and returning top players.