The International Chess Federation (FIDE) governs international chess competition.
The top 20 players were ranked on 1 February 2025 as follows:[1] The top 20 female players were ranked on 1 February 2025 as follows:[2] Juniors are considered to be male players who will remain under the age of 21 years for the duration of the current calendar year.
The top 20 juniors were ranked on 1 February 2025 as follows:[3] Girls are considered to be female players who will remain under the age of 21 years for the duration of the current calendar year.
The top 20 girls were ranked on 1 February 2025 as follows:[4] Every month, FIDE publishes a list ranking federations according to the average rating of their top 10 players.
The top 20 federations were ranked as follows on 1 February 2025:[5]