Women's Top 100 · #13
Alexandra Kosteniuk
SUI
Kosteniuk, Alexandra is ranked #13 in FIDE women with a rating of 2487. Women's World Champion (2008) and Women's World Blitz Champion (2021, 2023), one of the game's great all-round champions.
FIDE Rating
2487
World Rank
#13
Federation
SUI
Age
42 (1984)
About Alexandra Kosteniuk
Alexandra Kosteniuk is currently ranked #13 in the world women's FIDE classical chess rankings with a rating of 2487 , representing SUI. Born in 1984, Alexandra Kosteniuk is 42 years old.
Kosteniuk, Alexandra is ranked #13 in FIDE women with a rating of 2487. Women's World Champion (2008) and Women's World Blitz Champion (2021, 2023), one of the game's great all-round champions.
The classical FIDE rating of 2487 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 Alexandra Kosteniuk among the strongest players in the world.
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Classical Rating
2487
FIDE list
World Rank
#13
Women's list
Federation
SUI
FIDE registered
Data as of April 2026. Ratings update on the 1st of each month.
Career Highlights
- Women's World Chess Champion 2008, earning the nickname "Chess Queen".
- Switched federation from Russia to Switzerland in 2022.
- One of the longest-serving elite female players in the world, competing at the top level into her 40s.
- Multiple Women's World Rapid Championship medals.
- Known for combining elite chess with a prominent public profile and chess advocacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Alexandra Kosteniuk called the "Chess Queen"? ▾
The nickname reflects both her Women's World Championship title (won in 2008) and her profile as one of chess's most recognisable and photogenic ambassadors. She has been an advocate for chess in schools and a public face of the game internationally.
Why did Kosteniuk switch from Russia to Switzerland? ▾
Kosteniuk switched to represent Switzerland in 2022, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. She stated she did not want to be associated with the Russian flag in international competition under the circumstances.
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