All ChessWorld members can earn rating points by playing rated games. Ratings are a valuable way to measure your progress over time and to compare your performance with other players on the site.
Ratings are built by consistent success in rated games. Strong performance against other rated players will steadily raise your score.
To ensure fairness, ChessWorld only includes members who have played enough games to establish a reliable rating.
Visiting the site regularly keeps your place valid on the list and ensures that the leaderboard reflects engaged, current players.
The list updates regularly to reflect new games and rating changes across ChessWorld.
No. Only full members with established ratings and consistent site activity are eligible for inclusion.
Yes. If your rating drops, if you stop playing enough rated games, or if you become inactive, you may fall off the Top 100 list.
👉 The Top 100 Rated Players list is both an honor and a challenge. Can you rise high enough to join the leaderboard?
🔗 Related features: All Rated Rankings | World Cup League | Tournament Norm Holders