Men's Top 100 · #13
Jan-Krzysztof Duda
POL
Duda, Jan-Krzysztof is ranked #13 in FIDE open with a rating of 2739. 2021 World Cup Champion and the strongest Polish player of his generation, who eliminated Magnus Carlsen en route to the title.
FIDE Rating
2739
World Rank
#13
Federation
POL
Age
28 (1998)
About Jan-Krzysztof Duda
Jan-Krzysztof Duda is currently ranked #13 in the world FIDE classical chess rankings with a rating of 2739 , representing POL. Born in 1998, Jan-Krzysztof Duda is 28 years old.
Duda, Jan-Krzysztof is ranked #13 in FIDE open with a rating of 2739. 2021 World Cup Champion and the strongest Polish player of his generation, who eliminated Magnus Carlsen en route to the title.
The classical FIDE rating of 2739 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 Jan-Krzysztof Duda among the strongest players in the world.
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Classical Rating
2739
FIDE list
World Rank
#13
Open list
Federation
POL
FIDE registered
Data as of April 2026. Ratings update on the 1st of each month.
Career Highlights
- Won the 2021 FIDE World Cup in Sochi, beating Magnus Carlsen in the semifinals.
- Multiple Polish Chess Champion and Poland's undisputed top player for several years.
- Qualified for the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament.
- Peak FIDE rating of 2760 (2022), ranking among Europe's elite.
- Married to WGM Alina Kashlinskaya, herself a Russian Women's Champion.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Jan-Krzysztof Duda beat Magnus Carlsen at the 2021 World Cup? ▾
Duda eliminated Carlsen in the semifinals of the 2021 FIDE World Cup, winning in rapid tiebreaks after drawing the classical games. He went on to win the tournament, his biggest career title.
Is Jan-Krzysztof Duda Poland's best chess player ever? ▾
Duda is Poland's highest-rated player in the modern era. Historically, Akiba Rubinstein (early 20th century) is considered Poland's greatest chess talent, but Duda is the country's strongest living player.
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