Goa will host the FIDE World Cup 2025 from October 31 to November 27, featuring 206 players competing for a $2 million prize and 3 qualifying spots for 2026 Candidates Tournament. This eight-round knockout event marks a significant moment for Indian chess, following recent triumphs like D Gukesh’s World Championship and team victories at the Chess Olympiad. Post navigation Sinquefield Cup: Praggnanandhaa takes joint lead with Caruana; Gukesh drops to bottom half US Open 2025: Carlos Alcaraz’s buzz cut vs Andre Agassi’s bald era – what is similar, what is not
