Women's Top 100 · #18
Harika Dronavalli
IND
Dronavalli, Harika is ranked #18 in FIDE women with a rating of 2470. Indian GM and three-time Women's World Chess Championship bronze medalist, a stalwart of Indian women's chess for over a decade.
FIDE Rating
2470
World Rank
#18
Federation
IND
Age
35 (1991)
About Harika Dronavalli
Harika Dronavalli is currently ranked #18 in the world women's FIDE classical chess rankings with a rating of 2470 , representing IND. Born in 1991, Harika Dronavalli is 35 years old.
Dronavalli, Harika is ranked #18 in FIDE women with a rating of 2470. Indian GM and three-time Women's World Chess Championship bronze medalist, a stalwart of Indian women's chess for over a decade.
The classical FIDE rating of 2470 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 Harika Dronavalli among the strongest players in the world.
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Classical Rating
2470
FIDE list
World Rank
#18
Women's list
Federation
IND
FIDE registered
Data as of April 2026. Ratings update on the 1st of each month.
Career Highlights
- 3x Women's World Championship bronze medalist: 2012, 2015, and 2017 — the most Women's WCC semifinal appearances by an Indian player.
- India's most experienced female player in championship cycles.
- Multiple Women's Grand Prix top-3 finishes.
- Competed at seven+ Chess Olympiads for India, contributing to multiple team medals.
- Peak FIDE rating above 2510.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Dronavalli Harika's three-time WCC semifinal appearance notable? ▾
Reaching the final four of the Women's World Championship three times (2012, 2015, 2017) demonstrates exceptional consistency over a sustained period. No other Indian female player has matched this record in championship cycles.
Is Dronavalli Harika still an active elite player? ▾
Yes. Harika continues to compete in Women's Grand Prix events and national championships, remaining a respected voice and competitor in Indian women's chess into the mid-2020s.
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