Back after 23 years in India, the FIDE World Cup in India’s Goa has been a success story with 206 Grandmasters competing for the third most important chess tournament. While the tournament is still on, WION exclusively caught up with Abhijit Kunte, Tournament Director for FIDE World Cup 2025.

Exclusive: 'Chess is already a brand in India,' says Abhijit Kunte as India successfully hosts FIDE World Cup 2025

Arjun accepted a draw after 36 moves against the experienced GM Peter Leko of Hungary with white pieces, Praggnanandhaa split the point after 30 moves against GM Daniil Dubov while Harikrishna also drew after 38 moves.

FIDE Chess World Cup 2025: Arjun, Praggnanandhaa head to tiebreak in fourth round after drawing both games

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Exclusive: 'Chess is already a brand in India,' says Abhijit Kunte as India successfully hosts FIDE World Cup 2025

FIDE Chess World Cup 2025: Arjun, Praggnanandhaa head to tiebreak in R4