Is Alexandra Kosteniuk A-List?
NoB
No — Alexandra Kosteniuk is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2008
Women's World Champion
Lost A-list status in 2010
Dropped to B tier — Losing Championship
Ranking Timeline
2001C$0.1M
Women's Grandmaster Title
Achieves title.
2004B▲$0.3M+$0.19999999999999998M
European Champion
Wins.
2008A▲$1M+$0.7M
Women's World Champion
Wins the championship.
2010B▼$1.2M+$0.19999999999999996M
Losing Championship
Loses title.
2021B$3M+$1.8M
World Rapid Champion
Wins the champion.
2022B$4M+$1M
Federation Switch
Switches federations.
2026B$5M+$1M
Top Chess Grandmaster
Maintains her status.
Last updated: February 25, 2026