Ding Liren continues to lead the FIDE Circuit 2025 with 40.64 points earned in the title match. However, his lead is no longer secure, as his competitors are closing in.
Praggnanandhaa R gained 11.06 points by tying for second place in the Prague International Chess Festival 2025 – Masters, reducing the gap to just 4.5 points.
Among other competitors, six tournaments counted toward the FIDE Circuit 2025 in February, brought a few new names into the top ten rankings.
Aravindh Chithambaram emerged victorious in the Prague International Chess Festival 2025 – Masters, jumping to the third place in the circuit standings.
The winner of the Djerba International Masters, Marc’Andria Maurizzi, earned 16.04 circuit points, then added another 5.88 points for his third-place finish in the Prague International Chess Festival 2025 – Challengers, climbing to fifth position.
Ian Nepomniachtchi demonstrated his determination in the FIDE Circuit 2025 campaign by triumphing in a highly competitive Aeroflot Open, earning 18 points and rising to seventh place.
Meanwhile, Anish Giri and Wei Yi, who shared second place with Praggnanandhaa R in the Prague International Chess Festival 2025 – Masters, each collected 11.06 points, securing their spots in the top ten.
Just outside the top ten are the winner of Prague International Chess Festival 2025 – Challengers Nodirbek Yakubboev, Aydin Suleymanli, Mukhiddin Madaminov who caused a minor sensation by taking the Al-Beruniy Masters, Daniel Dardha and the newly crowned Azerbaijani Champion Rauf Mamedov.
We maintain a dedicated page on our website for the FIDE Circuit 2025, offering the latest information on eligible tournaments, the current standings, and regulations.
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