Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi (2773) kept India's flag flying high as he held Chinese Grandmaster Wei Yi (2754) to a solid draw in 31 moves in the first classical quarter-final game of the $2 million FIDE World Cup at Hotel Resort Rio in Goa.&nbsp;A place in the newly christened Viswanathan Anand Cup final and a coveted spot in the Candidates 2026, scheduled for March in Cyprus, awaits the winner of this prestigious event.&nbsp;It goes to the credit of the Andhra boy from Warangal that he drew his game against the dangerous Chinese GM Wei Yi without breaking a sweat. The TATA Steel 2024 champion took the opening battle into a Ruy Lopez Closed system, a position that held no demons for the Indian. Showing excellent preparation, GM Arjun Erigaisi maintained a time advantage throughout. By move 27, the game had simplified into a drawn rook-and-pawn ending, and the players agreed to a draw by threefold repetition after crossing the 30-move threshold.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;A notable highlight was Arjun’s exceptional speed of play—he finished the game with more time on his clock than he started with, reflecting both confidence and preparation. The second classical game now becomes a crucial encounter, with Arjun having the advantage of the white pieces.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;In the other quarter-final matches, former US Champion GM Sam Shankland (2654) drew with GM Andrey Esipenko (2693) in 38 moves, while GM Sindarov Javokhir (2721) and GM Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (2644) split the point after 39 moves. The only decisive result of the day came from Uzbek Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev (2689), who defeated Germany’s GM Alexander Donchenko (2641).<h2>Quarter-final Game 1 Results</h2>Wei Yi drew with Arjun Erigaisi 0.5-0.5 Sam Shankland drew with Andrey Esipenko 0.5-0.5 Sindarov Javokhir drew with Martinez Alcantara Jose Eduardo 0.5-0.5 Yakubboev Nodirbek beat Donchenko Alexander 1-0

A notable highlight was Arjun Erigaisi's exceptional speed of play—he finished the game with more time on his clock than he started with, reflecting both confidence and preparation.

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi (2773) kept India's flag flying high as he held Chinese Grandmaster Wei Yi (2754) to a solid draw in 31 moves in the first classical quarter-final game of the $2 million FIDE World Cup at Hotel Resort Rio in Goa. A place in the newly christened Viswanathan Anand Cup final and a coveted spot in the Candidates 2026, scheduled for March in Cyprus, awaits the winner of this prestigious event. It goes to the credit of the Andhra boy from Warangal that he drew his game against the dangerous Chinese GM Wei Yi without breaking a sweat. The TATA Steel 2024 champion took the opening battle into a Ruy Lopez Closed system, a position that held no demons for the Indian. Showing excellent preparation, GM Arjun Erigaisi maintained a time advantage throughout. By move 27, the game had simplified into a drawn rook-and-pawn ending, and the players agreed to a draw by threefold repetition after crossing the 30-move threshold. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes A notable highlight was Arjun’s exceptional speed of play—he finished the game with more time on his clock than he started with, reflecting both confidence and preparation. The second classical game now becomes a crucial encounter, with Arjun having the advantage of the white pieces. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes In the other quarter-final matches, former US Champion GM Sam Shankland (2654) drew with GM Andrey Esipenko (2693) in 38 moves, while GM Sindarov Javokhir (2721) and GM Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (2644) split the point after 39 moves. The only decisive result of the day came from Uzbek Grandmaster Nodirbek Yakubboev (2689), who defeated Germany’s GM Alexander Donchenko (2641). Quarter-final Game 1 Results Wei Yi drew with Arjun Erigaisi 0.5-0.5 Sam Shankland drew with Andrey Esipenko 0.5-0.5 Sindarov Javokhir drew with Martinez Alcantara Jose Eduardo 0.5-0.5 Yakubboev Nodirbek beat Donchenko Alexander 1-0

A notable highlight was Arjun Erigaisi's exceptional speed of play—he finished the game with more time on his clock than he started with, reflecting both confidence and preparation.

FIDE World Cup 2025: Arjun Erigaisi draws quarterfinal Game 1; Nodirbek Yakubboev scores sole win

GM Arjun Erigaisi and GM R Praggnanandhaa played out solid draws while P Harikrishna saved the day after finding himself in a difficult position to head into a tiebreak in the fourth round of the FIDE World Cup 2025 here on Wednesday (Nov 12).&nbsp;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.&nbsp;GM Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara, who has won with black pieces on Tuesday, became the first player to advance to the round of 16 after he went for a threefold repetition and takes a draw against GM Alexey Sarana in 20 moves. He will now face the winner of the match between GM P Harikrishna and GM Nils Grandelius of Sweden.&nbsp;Also advancing to the next round was two-time champion GM Levon Aronian after he drew the second game in 35 moves with black against GM Radoslaw Wojtaszek.Among the five Indians in fray in the fourth round, all eyes were on Arjun and Praggnanandhaa on the top boards.&nbsp;Arjun opted for the Nimzo Indian opening with white against Leko and looked like he was prepared quite well as he gained time on the clock after 16 moves. But the Hungarian defended resolutely and the highest ranked Indian opted to trade queens on the 20th move after thinking for 26 moves. He tried to push ahead thereafter but could not find a breakthrough.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;“I am getting more and more in my preparations and I wasn’t really afraid (of Arjun’s opening line). I knew that this b5 that I played is quite solid and there cannot be any miracle in this position. But over the board when Arjun is blitzing all his moves, I know that there is always some pressure. But it was more or less equal all the time,” said Leko after the match.&nbsp;Praggnanandhaa was also satisfied with a draw in 30 moves with black against GM Daniil Dubov. The Indian will now start with black pieces against the former World Rapid Champion in the first game.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;In the match between Harikrishna and Grandelius, the Indian looked under pressure despite playing white. But he kept it cool and forced a draw in a bishop-pawn endgame.Meanwhile, world junior champion Pranav V, playing black, &nbsp;was knocked out of the tournament after he lost the second game against GM Nodirbek Yakubboev of Uzbekistan in 38 moves.<h2>India results (Round 4, Game 2)</h2>GM Arjun Erigaisi drew with GM Peter Leko (HUN) (1:1 aggregate) GM Daniil Dubov (FID) drew with GM R Praggnanandhaa (1:1 aggregate) GM P Harikrishna drew with GM Nils Grandelius (SWE) (1:1 aggregate) GM Nodirbek Yakubboev (UZB) beat GM Pranav V (1.5:0.5 aggregate) GM Karthik Venkataraman lost to GM Le Quang Liem (VIE) (0.5:1.5 aggregate) &nbsp;

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.

GM Arjun Erigaisi and GM R Praggnanandhaa played out solid draws while P Harikrishna saved the day after finding himself in a difficult position to head into a tiebreak in the fourth round of the FIDE World Cup 2025 here on Wednesday (Nov 12). 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. GM Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara, who has won with black pieces on Tuesday, became the first player to advance to the round of 16 after he went for a threefold repetition and takes a draw against GM Alexey Sarana in 20 moves. He will now face the winner of the match between GM P Harikrishna and GM Nils Grandelius of Sweden. Also advancing to the next round was two-time champion GM Levon Aronian after he drew the second game in 35 moves with black against GM Radoslaw Wojtaszek. Among the five Indians in fray in the fourth round, all eyes were on Arjun and Praggnanandhaa on the top boards. Arjun opted for the Nimzo Indian opening with white against Leko and looked like he was prepared quite well as he gained time on the clock after 16 moves. But the Hungarian defended resolutely and the highest ranked Indian opted to trade queens on the 20th move after thinking for 26 moves. He tried to push ahead thereafter but could not find a breakthrough. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes “I am getting more and more in my preparations and I wasn’t really afraid (of Arjun’s opening line). I knew that this b5 that I played is quite solid and there cannot be any miracle in this position. But over the board when Arjun is blitzing all his moves, I know that there is always some pressure. But it was more or less equal all the time,” said Leko after the match. Praggnanandhaa was also satisfied with a draw in 30 moves with black against GM Daniil Dubov. The Indian will now start with black pieces against the former World Rapid Champion in the first game. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes In the match between Harikrishna and Grandelius, the Indian looked under pressure despite playing white. But he kept it cool and forced a draw in a bishop-pawn endgame. Meanwhile, world junior champion Pranav V, playing black, was knocked out of the tournament after he lost the second game against GM Nodirbek Yakubboev of Uzbekistan in 38 moves. India results (Round 4, Game 2) GM Arjun Erigaisi drew with GM Peter Leko (HUN) (1:1 aggregate) GM Daniil Dubov (FID) drew with GM R Praggnanandhaa (1:1 aggregate) GM P Harikrishna drew with GM Nils Grandelius (SWE) (1:1 aggregate) GM Nodirbek Yakubboev (UZB) beat GM Pranav V (1.5:0.5 aggregate) GM Karthik Venkataraman lost to GM Le Quang Liem (VIE) (0.5:1.5 aggregate)

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

Chess’s third biggest carnival is all set for an exhilarating action as top grandmasters across the globe gather in India’s Goa to earn the right to be called world champions. With eyes set on the prize, there will be a host of names who will look to give their best shot in the tournament, which will start on Friday (Oct 31). So ahead of the tournament, here’s all you need to know about the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025, including live streaming, participants and other key details.<h2>What is FIDE Chess World Cup’s significance?</h2>While the World Cup remains an important tournament in every other sport, its significance in Chess is a little different. Although still an important tournament, it is third in the pyramid when it comes to its importance. The Chess World Cup lies below the Candidates tournament and the World Championship. It takes place every two years and the top three players from the tournament qualify for the Candidates tournament, which is a qualifier for the World Championship match.<h2>Where is the venue?</h2>The venue of this year’s FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 is North Goa’s Resort Rio, which will host all the matches.<h2>What's the format?</h2>The Chess World Cup 2025 is an eight-round, single-elimination knockout tournament. Each match consists of two classical games played under standard time controls. If the scores are tied, players will play tiebreakers with faster time controls on the third day.The top 50 seeded players get a bye to the second round and the rest are paired based on their seeding. The final round will include matches to determine the third and fourth place finish and the final.&nbsp;As mentioned above, the top three will make it to the Candidates tournament next year.<h2>Who are the Indians in the tournament?</h2>A total of 24 Indians will feature in the World Cup and the top three seeds are also Indian - Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi and R Praggnanandhaa. Gukesh was given the top seed because he's the current world champion.&nbsp;The other Indians in the draw are are Vidit Gujrathi, Aravindh Chithambaram, Nihal Sarin, Pentala Harikrishna, Karthikeyan Murali, Pranav V., Raunak Sadhwani, Pranesh M., Leon Luke Mendonca, S.L. Narayanan, P. Iniyan, Karthik Venkataraman, Diptayan Ghosh, Surya Shekhar Ganguly, Raja Rithvik R, Aronyak Ghosh, M.R. Lalith Babu, Divya Deshmukh, Himal Gusain, Harshavardhan G. B., Neelash Saha.&nbsp;Divya, who won the Women's World Cup earlier this year, is the only woman in the field. She accepted the wildcard after Women's World Champion Ju Wenjun and women's World No. 1 Hou Yifan decided against taking part.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a><h2>Who are the favourites to win the World Cup?</h2>Arjun Erigaisi, R Praggnanandhaa, Anish Giri, Wesley So, Vincent Keymer are some of the strongest players in the tournament and big favourites to win the title. Praggnanandhaa, in fact, made it to the final last time before losing to Magnus Carlsen.<h2>Who are the big players missing?</h2>Carlsen, who won the World Cup last time, will be absent along with other top players like Fabiano Caruana, Hikaru Nakamura, Alireza Firouzja, Ding Liren and Jan-Krzysztof Duda.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a><h2>Who were the previous winners?</h2>2023 - Magnus Carlsen2021 - Jan-Krzysztof Duda2019 - Teimour Radjabov2017 - Levon Arnian2015 - Sergey Karjakin2013 - Vladimir Kramnik2011 - Peter Svidler2009 - Boris Gelfand2007 - Gata Kamsky2005 - Levon Aronian<h2>What is the event schedule?</h2>Round 1- Nov. 1-3Round 2 - Nov. 4-6Round 3 - Nov. 7-9Round 4 - Nov. 11-13Round 5 - Nov. 14-16Quarterfinals - Nov. 17-19Semifinals - Nov. 21-23Finals - Nov. 24-26All matches will start at 3 pm IST.<h2>Where will the matches be held?</h2>The matches will be shown LIVE on FIDE's YouTube channel.

The Chess World Cup 2025 is an eight-round, single-elimination knockout tournament. Each match consists of two classical games played under standard time controls. 

Chess’s third biggest carnival is all set for an exhilarating action as top grandmasters across the globe gather in India’s Goa to earn the right to be called world champions. With eyes set on the prize, there will be a host of names who will look to give their best shot in the tournament, which will start on Friday (Oct 31). So ahead of the tournament, here’s all you need to know about the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025, including live streaming, participants and other key details. What is FIDE Chess World Cup’s significance? While the World Cup remains an important tournament in every other sport, its significance in Chess is a little different. Although still an important tournament, it is third in the pyramid when it comes to its importance. The Chess World Cup lies below the Candidates tournament and the World Championship. It takes place every two years and the top three players from the tournament qualify for the Candidates tournament, which is a qualifier for the World Championship match. Where is the venue? The venue of this year’s FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 is North Goa’s Resort Rio, which will host all the matches. What's the format? The Chess World Cup 2025 is an eight-round, single-elimination knockout tournament. Each match consists of two classical games played under standard time controls. If the scores are tied, players will play tiebreakers with faster time controls on the third day. The top 50 seeded players get a bye to the second round and the rest are paired based on their seeding. The final round will include matches to determine the third and fourth place finish and the final. As mentioned above, the top three will make it to the Candidates tournament next year. Who are the Indians in the tournament? A total of 24 Indians will feature in the World Cup and the top three seeds are also Indian - Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi and R Praggnanandhaa. Gukesh was given the top seed because he's the current world champion. The other Indians in the draw are are Vidit Gujrathi, Aravindh Chithambaram, Nihal Sarin, Pentala Harikrishna, Karthikeyan Murali, Pranav V., Raunak Sadhwani, Pranesh M., Leon Luke Mendonca, S.L. Narayanan, P. Iniyan, Karthik Venkataraman, Diptayan Ghosh, Surya Shekhar Ganguly, Raja Rithvik R, Aronyak Ghosh, M.R. Lalith Babu, Divya Deshmukh, Himal Gusain, Harshavardhan G. B., Neelash Saha. Divya, who won the Women's World Cup earlier this year, is the only woman in the field. She accepted the wildcard after Women's World Champion Ju Wenjun and women's World No. 1 Hou Yifan decided against taking part. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history Who are the favourites to win the World Cup? Arjun Erigaisi, R Praggnanandhaa, Anish Giri, Wesley So, Vincent Keymer are some of the strongest players in the tournament and big favourites to win the title. Praggnanandhaa, in fact, made it to the final last time before losing to Magnus Carlsen. Who are the big players missing? Carlsen, who won the World Cup last time, will be absent along with other top players like Fabiano Caruana, Hikaru Nakamura, Alireza Firouzja, Ding Liren and Jan-Krzysztof Duda. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more Who were the previous winners? 2023 - Magnus Carlsen 2021 - Jan-Krzysztof Duda 2019 - Teimour Radjabov 2017 - Levon Arnian 2015 - Sergey Karjakin 2013 - Vladimir Kramnik 2011 - Peter Svidler 2009 - Boris Gelfand 2007 - Gata Kamsky 2005 - Levon Aronian What is the event schedule? Round 1- Nov. 1-3 Round 2 - Nov. 4-6 Round 3 - Nov. 7-9 Round 4 - Nov. 11-13 Round 5 - Nov. 14-16 Quarterfinals - Nov. 17-19 Semifinals - Nov. 21-23 Finals - Nov. 24-26 All matches will start at 3 pm IST. Where will the matches be held? The matches will be shown LIVE on FIDE's YouTube channel.

The Chess World Cup 2025 is an eight-round, single-elimination knockout tournament. Each match consists of two classical games played under standard time controls.&nbsp;

FIDE World Cup 2025: Here's all you need to know about Chess's biggest carnival - Indians participating, venue and more

World Chess Champion D Gukesh is looking forward to returning to Goa, a destination that holds special memories for his since his early playing days, as he prepares to lead the Indian contingent at the prestigious FIDE World Cup 2025.“I am really excited about the World Cup. Playing anywhere in India is great and I have some great memories of Goa. I have played some junior events there. So, looking forward to being there,” said Gukesh, who will also be the top seed in the competition.&nbsp;The last time Gukesh played in Goa was back in 2019 and had finished 10th in the Category ‘A’ Goa International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament despite being seeded way below at the start of the tournament.&nbsp;Returning to Goa now as the reigning world champion, Gukesh is keen to make it yet another memorable trip to the costal state, which is describes as one of the best tourist destination in the country.&nbsp;The FIDE World Cup, one of the most prominent tournaments in the global chess calendar, is being held in India after a gap of 23 years and will be played in a North Goa resort from October 31 to November 27, 2025. A total of 206 players from 82 countries will be vying for honours in this $20,00,000 prize money event that will be played in a knock-out format with the top three finishers qualifying for the Candidates event in 2026.&nbsp;Gukesh has received a bye in the opening round. He is likely to face Kazybez Nogerbek of Kazakhstan in the second round. Another top player who is looking forward to pocketing the winner’s purse of $120,000 is Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri, who has already qualified for the Candidates through the 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss tournament.&nbsp;Having already sealed his spot in the Candidates 2026, which will decide the challenger for Gukesh in the next World Championships cycle, Giri will have a little less pressure going into the FIDE World Cup.&nbsp;“The World Cup it’s a great event and I am going to play it regardless. It’s fun to play it,” said Giri, who will the highest ranked foreign player in the competition.&nbsp;Speaking about the pressure that most top players will feel as they aim to qualify for the Candidates 2026 through the FIDE World Cup 2025 route, Giri said, “It’s a very tricky qualification path, whichever is the format. I have played a lot of them (World Cup). Once I got very close to qualify through world cup. I lost the semi-final to Peter Svidler (in 2015).”&nbsp;The FIDE World Cup has been following the knock-out format since 2005 and only Viswanathan Anand of India and Armenia’s Levon Aronian have so far managed to win the title twice in the history of the tournament.

The FIDE World Cup has been following the knock-out format since 2005 and only Viswanathan Anand of India and Armenia’s Levon Aronian have so far managed to win the title twice in the history of the tournament.

World Chess Champion D Gukesh is looking forward to returning to Goa, a destination that holds special memories for his since his early playing days, as he prepares to lead the Indian contingent at the prestigious FIDE World Cup 2025. “I am really excited about the World Cup. Playing anywhere in India is great and I have some great memories of Goa. I have played some junior events there. So, looking forward to being there,” said Gukesh, who will also be the top seed in the competition. The last time Gukesh played in Goa was back in 2019 and had finished 10th in the Category ‘A’ Goa International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament despite being seeded way below at the start of the tournament. Returning to Goa now as the reigning world champion, Gukesh is keen to make it yet another memorable trip to the costal state, which is describes as one of the best tourist destination in the country. The FIDE World Cup, one of the most prominent tournaments in the global chess calendar, is being held in India after a gap of 23 years and will be played in a North Goa resort from October 31 to November 27, 2025. A total of 206 players from 82 countries will be vying for honours in this $20,00,000 prize money event that will be played in a knock-out format with the top three finishers qualifying for the Candidates event in 2026. Gukesh has received a bye in the opening round. He is likely to face Kazybez Nogerbek of Kazakhstan in the second round. Another top player who is looking forward to pocketing the winner’s purse of $120,000 is Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri, who has already qualified for the Candidates through the 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss tournament. Having already sealed his spot in the Candidates 2026, which will decide the challenger for Gukesh in the next World Championships cycle, Giri will have a little less pressure going into the FIDE World Cup. “The World Cup it’s a great event and I am going to play it regardless. It’s fun to play it,” said Giri, who will the highest ranked foreign player in the competition. Speaking about the pressure that most top players will feel as they aim to qualify for the Candidates 2026 through the FIDE World Cup 2025 route, Giri said, “It’s a very tricky qualification path, whichever is the format. I have played a lot of them (World Cup). Once I got very close to qualify through world cup. I lost the semi-final to Peter Svidler (in 2015).” The FIDE World Cup has been following the knock-out format since 2005 and only Viswanathan Anand of India and Armenia’s Levon Aronian have so far managed to win the title twice in the history of the tournament.

The FIDE World Cup has been following the knock-out format since 2005 and only Viswanathan Anand of India and Armenia’s Levon Aronian have so far managed to win the title twice in the history of the tournament

FIDE Chess World Cup 2025: World champion Gukesh looks forward to lead the Indian contingent

fide-chess-world-cup-2025

Fide Chess World Cup 2025, News on Fide Chess World Cup 2025, stories on Fide Chess World Cup 2025, articles on Fide Chess World Cup 2025, Fide Chess World Cup 2025 stories at Wion, Fide Chess World Cup 2025 news, Fide Chess World Cup 2025 latest news

fide chess-world-cup-2025

FIDE World Cup 2025: Arjun Erigaisi draws quarterfinal Game 1; Nodirbek Yakubboev scores sole win

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

FIDE World Cup 2025: Here's all you need to know about Chess's biggest carnival

World champion Gukesh looks forward to lead the Indian contingent