In March 2011, Viswanathan Anand reached a career-high Elo rating of 2817, making him the highest-rated Indian chess player in history at the time. His rating was one of the highest in the world, reflecting his status as one of the game’s elite players.
World Rank: Anand was ranked No. 1 in the world for several months in the early 2010s, including around the time of his 2817 rating.
This rating came after Anand successfully defended his World Chess Championship title in 2010 against Vishwanathan Anand in a thrilling match.
Anand was already a highly successful player, having won the World Chess Championship in 2000, 2007, 2008, and 2010.
Anand’s style of play, combining deep preparation with attacking flair, made him a dominant force in the chess world during the period when his rating peaked.
In July 2009, Koneru Humpy achieved a career-high Elo rating of 2623, making her the highest-rated female chess player in India at the time, and one of the top female players in the world.
At the time, 2623 made her India’s highest-rated woman player, and she was among the top 10 female players globally.
Her rating placed her among the top 50 players in the world overall, showcasing her strength in a field dominated by male players.
Koneru Humpy achieved major milestones in women’s chess, including becoming the youngest-ever woman to achieve the title of Grandmaster at 15 years, 1 month, and 27 days in 2002.
She has also been a two-time Women’s World Rapid Chess Champion (2011 and 2020).
Her 2623 rating in 2009 solidified Humpy’s position as a leading female player and contributed to her being regarded as one of India’s most successful chess prodigies.
Anand: His peak rating of 2817 in 2011 was not only a significant milestone in his own career but also a major boost for Indian chess globally. It reinforced his reputation as a world-class player and a pioneer for Indian chess on the global stage.
Humpy: Her peak rating 2623 in 2009 demonstrated India’s growing strength in women’s chess and marked a significant achievement for women in the game.
