October 2024 saw the 2024 U.S. Championships and several major club competitions, including the European Club Cup (open and women’s tournaments). These events had the most significant impact on the FIDE November 2024 rating list.
After successfully defending his U.S. Championship title, Fabiano Caruana picked up 9 rating points, reclaimed the second position on the list, and returned to the elite 2800+ rating group after a four-month absence.
Photo: Saint Louis Chess Club | Crystal Fuller
Arjun Erigaisi, who gained two rating points in October, came close to reaching the 2800 milestone and becoming the 15th player in history to achieve it, falling just one point short. The native of Warangal, Telangana, has been on a steep upward trajectory all year and is likely to cross the 2800 mark very soon.
The most notable change in the Women’s top 10 was Zhu Jiner’s ascent, as she gained 15 points while playing for the gold-winning TAJFUN-ŠK Ljubljana at the 28th European Women’s Club Cup. Over the past four months, the young Chinese Grandmaster has increased her rating by 35 points, reentering the top 10 after a five-year hiatus.
Photo: European Chess Club Cup
Biggest Gains in the Top 100 Open and Women
|
Gaal, Zsoka |
WIM |
HUN |
2425 (+27) |
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Shuvalova, Polina |
IM |
FID |
2495 (+23) |
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Kiolbasa, Oliwia |
IM |
POL |
2374 (+23) |
|
Sadhwani, Raunak |
GM |
IND |
2677 (+18) |
|
Murzin, Volodar |
GM |
FID |
2664 (+16) |
|
Zhu, Jiner |
GM |
CHN |
2514 (+15) |
|
Fedoseev, Vladimir |
GM |
SLO |
2712 (+14) |
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Yakubboev, Nodirbek |
GM |
UZB |
2668 (+14) |
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Sindarov, Javokhir |
GM |
UZB |
2682 (+14) |
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Yip, Carissa |
IM |
USA |
2432 (+14) |
|
Vidit, Santosh Gujrathi |
GM |
IND |
2739 (+13) |
Zsoka Gaal (pictured below) delivered an outstanding performance, playing for the runner-up Garuda Ajka BSK at the 28th European Club Cup for Women. Her efforts translated into a 27-point rating increase, making her the biggest rating gainer in October.
Photo: European Chess Club Cup
Oliwia Kiolbasa did not participate in the major club event of the year, yet still collected 23 points in her home league, the Polish Team Championship - Ekstraliga 2024.
Nodirbek Yakubboev (+14), Javokhir Sindarov (+7), and Vidit Gujrathi (+6) were the primary rating beneficiaries of the 39th European Club Cup, while Volodar Murzin (+12) and Vladimir Fedoseev (+12) performed strongly in Spain’s Ceclub Division de Honor.
Photo: Niki Riga
Raunak Sadhwani (pictured above) got a substantial rating boost following his successful performance at the W.R. Chess Masters Cup (+13) where he gained the most points.
Just like Fabiano Caruana, Carissa Yip defended her title at the U.S. Women’s Championship, earning 14 rating points. The U.S. Women’s Champion has reached a career high and is now one step away from the Women’s top 30.
