Chinese GM Wei Yi held GM Javokhir Sindarov to a solid draw with black in the first game of the FIDE World Cup 2025 final, while GM Andrey Esipenko defeated GM Nodirbek Yakubboev to take the lead in the battle for third place and a potential Candidates spot.
GM P Harikrishna was knocked out in the Round 5 tiebreaks of the FIDE World Cup 2025, leaving GM Arjun Erigaisi as India’s sole contender. Arjun now advances to the quarterfinals, where he will face China’s GM Wei Yi.
Raahul V S has etched his name in Indian chess history by becoming the nation’s 91st Grandmaster after a stellar performance at the ASEAN Individual Championship, clinching the title with a round to spare. His remarkable achievement marks another proud milestone for Bharat’s growing chess legacy.
Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, along with Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and top dignitaries, inaugurated the FIDE World Cup Goa 2025 at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium, Taleigao. The international chess event will continue till November 27, 2025.
India will host the prestigious FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 in Goa from October 31 to November 27, bringing together 206 elite players from 82 countries in a high-stakes knockout format. With a $2 million prize fund and three spots in the 2026 Candidates Tournament up for grabs, the event promises world-class chess action by the beach.
