Highest rapid chess ratings ever: Eritrea
The best rating of every player who represents Eritrea today, on FIDE's monthly rapid lists since July 2012.
Samuel Merhawi Gebrehiwet's 2022 on the September 2026 list is the highest rapid rating held by a player who represents Eritrea today.
| # | Player | Peak | First reached | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ERI · Sep 2026 · Latest 2022 | 2022 | Sep 2026 | 2022 |
| 2 | ERI · Jun 2024 · Latest 1886 | 1977 | Jun 2024 | 1886 |
| 3 | ERI · Mar 2024 · Latest 1897 | 1897 | Mar 2024 | 1897 |
| 4 | ERI · Mar 2024 · Latest 1882 | 1882 | Mar 2024 | 1882 |
| 5 | ERI · Mar 2024 · Latest 1848 | 1848 | Mar 2024 | 1848 |
| 6 | ERI · Mar 2024 · Latest 1730 | 1730 | Mar 2024 | 1730 |
| 7 | ERI · Jan 2026 · Latest 1646 | 1646 | Jan 2026 | 1646 |
| 8 | ERI · Mar 2024 · Latest 1561 | 1561 | Mar 2024 | 1561 |
| 9 | ERI · Mar 2024 · Latest 1518 | 1518 | Mar 2024 | 1518 |
Peak is a player's highest rating on any of FIDE's monthly rapid lists since July 2012. When a player reached the same peak more than once, the first month is shown; 'By Jul 2012' means the peak was already on the earliest list we have for that player, so it may be older. Latest is the rating on the most recent list that rates the player. Players are listed under the federation they represent today, with every rating they have held, including ratings held while representing another federation.