FIDE Circuit 2026-27: Abdusattorov maintains the lead, Sindarov closes in

Recent events, including the Candidates and the European Championship, have significantly reshaped the FIDE Circuit standings. Nodirbek Abdusattorov remains in front, but Javokhir Sindarov has closed the gap, while Anish Giri and Fabiano Caruana have moved into the top ten. In the women’s circuit, Vaishali Rameshbabu now leads after her Candidates victory, with several new contenders rising in the rankings. | Photo: ChessBase / Nils Rohde