Top chess players in Kentucky
The 2 highest-rated players from Kentucky on the national US Chess list for October 2026. Anyone from Kentucky who isn’t listed is rated below them. The US column shows each player’s national rank. Movement is measured against September 2026.
| # | Player | US | Rating | Movevs last month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gregory Kaidanov | #68 | 2534 | 5 places down nationally since last month |
| 2 | Igor Novikov | #73 | 2524 | 5 places down nationally since last month |