Women's Top 100 · #16
Nana Dzagnidze
GEO
Dzagnidze, Nana is ranked #16 in FIDE women with a rating of 2478. Three-time Women's European Champion and a cornerstone of Georgia's legendary tradition in women's chess.
FIDE Rating
2478
World Rank
#16
Federation
GEO
Age
39 (1987)
About Nana Dzagnidze
Nana Dzagnidze is currently ranked #16 in the world women's FIDE classical chess rankings with a rating of 2478 , representing GEO. Born in 1987, Nana Dzagnidze is 39 years old.
Dzagnidze, Nana is ranked #16 in FIDE women with a rating of 2478. Three-time Women's European Champion and a cornerstone of Georgia's legendary tradition in women's chess.
The classical FIDE rating of 2478 is calculated from over-the-board tournament games played in FIDE-rated events. Ratings are updated monthly on the FIDE rating list. A rating above 2700 is widely considered the threshold for super-grandmaster status, placing Nana Dzagnidze among the strongest players in the world.
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Classical Rating
2478
FIDE list
World Rank
#16
Women's list
Federation
GEO
FIDE registered
Data as of April 2026. Ratings update on the 1st of each month.
Career Highlights
- Women's World Chess Champion 2011–2012, winning the title in the knockout format held in Tirana, Albania.
- Georgia's most decorated active female chess player.
- Multiple Women's Grand Prix wins and European Women's Championship medals.
- Represented Georgia at numerous Chess Olympiads, helping the team to strong finishes.
- Peak FIDE rating above 2530.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Nana Dzagnidze win the Women's World Championship? ▾
Dzagnidze won the 2011–12 Women's World Championship in the knockout format held in Tirana, where she defeated opponents in successive matches. The knockout format (as opposed to the current match format) was used until FIDE changed the system.
Is Georgia known as a strong chess country for women? ▾
Yes. Georgia has historically been one of the strongest women's chess nations, producing multiple world champions including Nona Gaprindashvili, Maia Chiburdanidze, and multiple Women's Olympiad medals. Dzagnidze is part of this proud tradition.
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