The World Chess Federation (FIDE) has published FIDE Rating List as of December 1, 2017.  World Champion Magnus Carlsen (2837) continues to lead the Top Players List, followed by Armenian GM Levon Aronian, holding the second position with 2805 points.

According to the National Olympic Committee, Standard Top 100 Men December 2017 features two other Armenian chess players. In particular, Vladimir Hakobyan (2667) comes the 78th and Gabriel Sargsyan (2672) – 72nd.

Armenian chess player Elina Danielyan (2413) comes the 53rd and Lilit Mkrtchyan (2376) is ranked 85th in women’s list.