Top 10 Chess Players in Cayman Islands (April 2026)

Here you will find the official list of the Top 10 open-category chess players from Cayman Islands, ranked using the most recent FIDE classical ratings .

This leaderboard highlights the strongest active players representing Cayman Islands in the international chess arena. Rankings are updated automatically every month once FIDE publishes its new rating list.

How This Ranking Is Calculated

The ranking is based exclusively on FIDE classical (standard) ratings. In case two players have the same rating, the following tie-break criteria are considered:

  • Recent tournament participation and performance
  • Rating progression over the last 12 months
  • Head-to-head results against other top players
#NameCountryStandard
1Ryan Blackwood
CAYCAY
1952
2Kudakwashe Chinake
CAYCAY
1928
3Mike McDonald
CAYCAY
1894
4Christopher Young
CAYCAY
1802
5Clifford Shaw
CAYCAY
1794
6Jay-ar Lualhati
CAYCAY
1771
7Gilbert Abalos
CAYCAY
1742
8Shaun M Tracey
CAYCAY
1725
9Quentin Mot
CAYCAY
1716
10Laurie Jay Evers
CAYCAY
1690

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do the ratings come from?

All ratings are sourced directly from the official FIDE database.

How often is this list updated?

Rankings refresh automatically every time FIDE releases its monthly rating report.

Does the list include inactive players?

No, only players listed as “active” by FIDE appear here.