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

Over 11 rounds, Gukesh lost three games and drew four, resulting in a drop of 15 rating points, his rating now stands at 2752, down from 2767 in September.  Compared to last October, when he was rated 2794, Gukesh has lost a total of 43 rating points in a year.

Gukesh Dommaraju drops out of FIDE top 10; Divya Deshmukh rises to No. 11 in women’s rankings

This tournament has earned a reputation as a breeding ground for future champions. Past winners and participants include the likes of Arjun Erigaisi, Aravindh Chithambaram, R. Praggnanandhaa and World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju, who earned his final GM norm here.

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

Gukesh Dommaraju drops out of FIDE top 10; Divya Deshmukh rises to No. 11

Big moves, bigger money: Delhi GM Open back with record prize