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FIDE players rated 2500+

Global: 850 in September 2026.

  • 850 Latest · Global · September 2026
  • Monthly Release cadence
  • 1 Record · 1 region · 2026

Verified 18 Sep 2026 · 1 publisher · Next period October 2026

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FIDE players rated 2500+

Global, September 2026

1 observation
850 Global · September 2026 · FIDE · full record
Source: FIDE · CC BY 4.0 · statorigin.org

Every record

1 record · 1 region · 2026. Each period links to its record: the value, its source evidence and original document.

FIDE players rated 2500+: every record, grouped by region, newest first.
Period Value Source Type
Global 1 record
September 2026 850 FIDE · 15 Sep 2026

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How this measure is built

Definition
Players with standard rating 2500 or above
Measure
One slice of Rated players ( counting rule: standard list, form: count, segment: rated 2500 plus ) . Number of players holding a positive rating on a chess rating list. Region and period are columns on every record, not slices.
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Sources · 1 document

Document Publisher Published Data points
FIDE Standard Rating List — September 2026 FIDE 15 Sep 2026 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the latest FIDE players rated 2500+?

Global: 850 in September 2026.

Where does this data come from?

From 1 document published by FIDE. Every figure on this page links to its record, which preserves the original source evidence.

How often is it updated?

Monthly. The newest published period is September 2026; the next release should cover October 2026. A new figure appears here once the publisher releases it and it passes verification.

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StatOrigin. "FIDE players rated 2500+." Data set, 2026. Accessed October 28, 2026. https://statorigin.org/indicators/fide-players-rated-2500-plus.

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