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India to host FIDE World Cup 2025
FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky said the organization is excited to bring the event to India, calling it a country with deep passion for chess.
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Bhavana P - Mon, 21, Jul 2025
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The FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 is set to be held in India from Oct. 30 to Nov. 27, marking the first time in 23 years that the event will be hosted in the country.
The tournament will host 206 top players from around the world, competing in a knockout format, with the top three advancing to the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament which decides the next challenger for the World Chess Championship title.
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Since 2021, the World Cup has followed a single-elimination format. Each round lasts three days—two classical games and a third day for tie-breaks, if needed. The top 50 seeded players will automatically move to the second round, while the remaining players will face off in the first round.
Players qualify through various routes: past World Cup results, top ratings, continental events, junior championships, and nominations. Each of the top 100 national federations from the 2024 Chess Olympiad also gets one spot.
♟ FIDE World Cup 2025 to be hosted in India!
— International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) July 21, 2025
The prestigious FIDE World Cup is coming to India this year! Scheduled for October 30 to November 27, 2025, the tournament will feature the world’s best players battling for the coveted title and qualification spots in the 2026… pic.twitter.com/BWnpPGdfZX
FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky said the organization is excited to bring the event to India, calling it a country with deep passion for chess. “We are thrilled to bring the FIDE World Cup 2025 to India, a country with a deep-rooted passion and support for chess. Indian chess fans’ enthusiasm has always been remarkable, and we anticipate great interest in the event among local chess lovers, both on-site and online. To enhance the experience, FIDE is committed to organizing numerous side events, featuring tournament participants and chess legends.”
India’s rise in chess has been significant in recent years. With Gukesh D (World Champion), Praggnanandhaa R (2023 World Cup runner-up), and Arjun Erigaisi (world number five), the country has become a major presence in international chess. India also won gold in both Open and Women’s categories at the 2024 Chess Olympiad.
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