Highest rapid chess ratings ever: South Sudan
The best rating of every player who represents South Sudan today, on FIDE's monthly rapid lists since July 2012.
CM Gong Thon Gong's 2180 on the August 2026 list is the highest rapid rating held by a player who represents South Sudan today.
| # | Player | Peak | First reached | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SSD · Aug 2026 · Latest 2180 | 2180 | Aug 2026 | 2180 |
| 2 | SSD · Jul 2026 · Latest 2112 | 2112 | Jul 2026 | 2112 |
| 3 | SSD · May 2022 · Latest 2096 | 2096 | May 2022 | 2096 |
| 4 | SSD · Apr 2026 · Latest 2079 | 2084 | Apr 2026 | 2079 |
| 5 | SSD · May 2022 · Latest 2022 | 2081 | May 2022 | 2022 |
| 6 | SSD · Apr 2026 · Latest 2048 | 2048 | Apr 2026 | 2048 |
| 7 | SSD · May 2023 · Latest 2040 | 2040 | May 2023 | 2040 |
| 7 | SSD · Apr 2026 · Latest 2040 | 2040 | Apr 2026 | 2040 |
| 9 | SSD · May 2018 · Latest 1873 | 2032 | May 2018 | 1873 |
| 10 | SSD · Oct 2026 · Latest 2027 | 2027 | Oct 2026 | 2027 |
| 11 | SSD · Jan 2025 · Latest 2011 | 2011 | Jan 2025 | 2011 |
| 12 | SSD · Jun 2026 · Latest 2004 | 2004 | Jun 2026 | 2004 |
| 13 | SSD · Apr 2026 · Latest 1998 | 1998 | Apr 2026 | 1998 |
| 14 | SSD · May 2024 · Latest 1992 | 1992 | May 2024 | 1992 |
| 15 | SSD · Mar 2024 · Latest 1990 | 1990 | Mar 2024 | 1990 |
| 16 | SSD · Mar 2024 · Latest 1953 | 1980 | Mar 2024 | 1953 |
| 17 | SSD · May 2026 · Latest 1965 | 1976 | May 2026 | 1965 |
| 18 | SSD · Mar 2024 · Latest 1974 | 1974 | Mar 2024 | 1974 |
| 19 | SSD · Mar 2024 · Latest 1935 | 1935 | Mar 2024 | 1935 |
| 20 | SSD · Jun 2025 · Latest 1926 | 1926 | Jun 2025 | 1926 |
| 21 | SSD · Mar 2024 · Latest 1913 | 1913 | Mar 2024 | 1913 |
| 22 | SSD · Mar 2024 · Latest 1912 | 1912 | Mar 2024 | 1912 |
| 23 | SSD · Mar 2024 · Latest 1910 | 1910 | Mar 2024 | 1910 |
| 24 | SSD · Mar 2024 · Latest 1906 | 1906 | Mar 2024 | 1906 |
| 25 | SSD · Mar 2024 · Latest 1893 | 1893 | Mar 2024 | 1893 |
| 26 | SSD · Dec 2025 · Latest 1891 | 1891 | Dec 2025 | 1891 |
| 27 | SSD · Mar 2024 · Latest 1886 | 1886 | Mar 2024 | 1886 |
| 28 | SSD · Mar 2024 · Latest 1874 | 1874 | Mar 2024 | 1874 |
| 29 | SSD · Apr 2025 · Latest 1872 | 1872 | Apr 2025 | 1872 |
| 30 | SSD · Mar 2024 · Latest 1871 | 1871 | Mar 2024 | 1871 |
| 31 | SSD · Mar 2024 · Latest 1864 | 1864 | Mar 2024 | 1864 |
| 31 | SSD · Apr 2025 · Latest 1822 | 1864 | Apr 2025 | 1822 |
| 33 | SSD · Mar 2024 · Latest 1862 | 1862 | Mar 2024 | 1862 |
| 34 | SSD · Mar 2024 · Latest 1861 | 1861 | Mar 2024 | 1861 |
| 35 | SSD · Mar 2024 · Latest 1851 | 1851 | Mar 2024 | 1851 |
| 36 | SSD · Mar 2024 · Latest 1719 | 1840 | Mar 2024 | 1719 |
| 37 | SSD · Jun 2025 · Latest 1828 | 1828 | Jun 2025 | 1828 |
| 38 | SSD · Mar 2024 · Latest 1826 | 1826 | Mar 2024 | 1826 |
| 39 | SSD · Jan 2025 · Latest 1823 | 1823 | Jan 2025 | 1823 |
| 39 | SSD · Oct 2026 · Latest 1823 | 1823 | Oct 2026 | 1823 |
| 41 | SSD · Nov 2024 · Latest 1818 | 1818 | Nov 2024 | 1818 |
| 42 | SSD · Jul 2024 · Latest 1815 | 1817 | Jul 2024 | 1815 |
| 43 | SSD · Jan 2025 · Latest 1812 | 1812 | Jan 2025 | 1812 |
| 44 | SSD · Mar 2024 · Latest 1808 | 1808 | Mar 2024 | 1808 |
| 45 | SSD · Mar 2026 · Latest 1708 | 1807 | Mar 2026 | 1708 |
| 46 | SSD · Mar 2024 · Latest 1805 | 1805 | Mar 2024 | 1805 |
| 47 | SSD · Apr 2026 · Latest 1792 | 1792 | Apr 2026 | 1792 |
| 48 | SSD · Mar 2024 · Latest 1791 | 1791 | Mar 2024 | 1791Apr 2024 |
| 49 | SSD · Mar 2024 · Latest 1770 | 1770 | Mar 2024 | 1770 |
| 50 | SSD · Mar 2024 · Latest 1769 | 1769 | Mar 2024 | 1769 |
| 51 | SSD · Mar 2024 · Latest 1757 | 1757 | Mar 2024 | 1757 |
| 52 | SSD · Jan 2025 · Latest 1684 | 1749 | Jan 2025 | 1684 |
| 53 | SSD · Dec 2025 · Latest 1734 | 1734 | Dec 2025 | 1734 |
| 54 | SSD · Mar 2026 · Latest 1717 | 1717 | Mar 2026 | 1717 |
| 55 | SSD · Mar 2024 · Latest 1713 | 1713 | Mar 2024 | 1713 |
| 56 | SSD · Oct 2026 · Latest 1673 | 1673 | Oct 2026 | 1673 |
| 57 | SSD · Mar 2024 · Latest 1602 | 1602 | Mar 2024 | 1602 |
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.