India, Oct. 2 -- Recently, FIDE implemented a massive change in their rating system, which took effect on October 1. The modification applies to players rated 2650 and above, and will impact approximately 70 top-rated GMs. According to the new rule, when top GMs face lower-rated players, the games will now be completely rating-free on the upside. But if they draw or fall to a defeat, their rating could see a huge change. So now if the likes of Magnus Carlsen and D Gukesh play against lower-raed opponenst, a draw or a defeat could see them lose plenty of points and a win will barely see a change.

Taking to X, FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky clarified the decision and clarified that its to avoid rating farming. He also revealed that FIDE would be w...