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Current World Champion
Classical · FIDE title

Gukesh Dommaraju

India · World Chess Champion · 2024–

One of the youngest world champions in classical chess history, known for his dynamic style and deep calculation.

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World Chess Champions

From Steinitz to Gukesh – a quick visual history of the official classical world championship title. Tap a card to open a dedicated champion page.

New generation#18

Gukesh Dommaraju

IND2024–

Teenage world champion, leading the new Indian wave at the very top.

Modern#17

Ding Liren

CHN2023–2024

China’s first classical world champion, winning in 2023.

Carlsen era#16

Magnus Carlsen

NOR2013–2023

Dominated classical, rapid and blitz; famous for grinding tiny advantages.

Global era#15

Viswanathan Anand

IND2007–2013

India’s first world champion, excelling in all time controls.

Modern#14

Vladimir Kramnik

RUS2000–2007

Defeated Kasparov and pioneered modern Berlin Defense ideas.

Kasparov era#13

Garry Kasparov

URS / RUS1985–2000

Dominated with deep opening prep and dynamic, computer-age style.

Karpov era#12

Anatoly Karpov

URS / RUS1975–1985

Squeezed opponents with flawless positional pressure and endgame skill.

Fischer boom#11

Bobby Fischer

USA1972–1975

Exploded chess into global mainstream with his 1972 Reykjavik victory.

Transition era#10

Boris Spassky

URS / FRA1969–1972

A universal player comfortable in any type of position.

Iron defense#9

Tigran Petrosian

URS1963–1969

Legendary for prophylaxis and unbreakable defensive skills.

Romantic#8

Mikhail Tal

URS1960–1961

The “Magician from Riga”, king of sacrificial, attacking chess.

Soviet school#7

Vasily Smyslov

URS1957–1958

Deep positional understanding and a love for harmonious piece play.

Soviet school#6

Mikhail Botvinnik

URS1948–1957, 1958–1960, 1961–1963

The “Patriarch” who shaped generations of Soviet champions.

Pre-war#5

Max Euwe

NED1935–1937

The only amateur champion, a mathematician and later FIDE president.

Alekhine era#4

Alexander Alekhine

RUS / FRA1927–1935, 1937–1946

Hyper-aggressive strategist, champion twice over non-consecutive reigns.

Capablanca era#3

José Raúl Capablanca

CUB1921–1927

Famous for crystal-clear endgames and effortless technique.

Lasker era#2

Emanuel Lasker

GER1894–1921

Held the title for 27 years with an adaptive, psychological style.

Classical era#1

Wilhelm Steinitz

AUT / USA1886–1894

The first official World Chess Champion, establishing positional play as a weapon.

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