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FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 Returns to India After 23 Years, to Be Held in Goa


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.

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Shaunak Badole & WCM Deekshitha Modipalli Crowned Champions at 38th National U-13 Chess Championship in Margao


Maharashtraโ€™s Shaunak Badole and Telanganaโ€™s WCM Deekshitha Modipalli clinched top honors at the 38th National Under-13 Chess Championship 2025 in Margao. The event saw a record 597 players, with Goaโ€™s Joshua Mark Telles and Asmi Amit Terse emerging as the stateโ€™s best performers.