Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Vidit Gujrathi and Others Enter FIDE World Cup Tiebreaks; Gukesh Knocked Out
The FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 is happening in Goa, India, and it's been an exciting event for Indian chess players.
In Round 3, three Indian players – Vidit Gujrathi, S.L. Narayanan, and Karthik Venkataraman – had to go into tie-breaker games to see if they could advance.
Meanwhile, other Indian players like Arjun Erigaisi and R. Praggnanandhaa already won their matches in the regular games and moved on to the next round.
The biggest surprise of the tournament so far was when the young World Champion, D. Gukesh, was surprisingly beaten by a player from Germany named Frederik Svane.
Other Indian players, Diptiyan Ghosh and Pranesh M, were also eliminated.
This tournament is important because the top players get a chance to compete in the Candidates tournament, which decides who plays the World Champion next.
Vidit Gujrathi, S.L. Narayanan, and Karthik Venkataraman will compete in tiebreaks for Round 3 of the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 in Goa.
Arjun Erigaisi, R. Praggnanandhaa, Pentala Harikrishna, and Pranav V advanced directly to Round 4 without tiebreaks.
Reigning World Champion D. Gukesh was unexpectedly eliminated in Round 3 by Frederik Svane of Germany.
Diptayan Ghosh and Pranesh M were also eliminated in Round 3.
A record 24 Indian players qualified for the 206-player tournament, with top finishers earning spots in the Candidates 2026.
- Who
- Indian chess players Vidit Gujrathi, S.L. Narayanan, Karthik Venkataraman, Arjun Erigaisi, R. Praggnanandhaa, Pentala Harikrishna, Pranav V, D. Gukesh, Diptayan Ghosh, and Pranesh M; Frederik Svane (Germany).
- What
- Round 3 of the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025, featuring tiebreaks for several Indian players and the elimination of reigning World Champion D. Gukesh.
- When
- November 9, 2025 (Round 3 tiebreaks)
- Where
- Arpora, Goa, India
- Why
- To determine advancement in the FIDE World Cup 2025, with the tournament serving as a qualifier for the Candidates 2026.
Player Experience and Performance
Tournament Outcomes
Progression to Next Round
Player Experience and Performance
Vidit Gujrathi, S.L. Narayanan, and Karthik Venkataraman are set to compete in tiebreaks for Round 3.
Tournament Outcomes
Arjun Erigaisi, R. Praggnanandhaa, Pentala Harikrishna, and Pranav V advanced to Round 4 without tiebreaks after winning their Classical rounds.
Notable Eliminations
Player Experience and Performance
Top seed and reigning World Champion D. Gukesh was eliminated in Round 3 by Frederik Svane. Diptayan Ghosh and Pranesh M also lost their third-round matches.
Tournament Outcomes
The tournament features an unprecedented 24 Indian participants in the 206-player event, with the top three finishers qualifying for the Candidates 2026.
- Event
- FIDE Chess World Cup 2025
- Location
- Arpora, Goa, India
- Round
- 3
- Indians in Tiebreaks
- Vidit Gujrathi, S.L. Narayanan, Karthik Venkataraman
- Round 4 Qualifiers (Classical)
- Arjun Erigaisi, R. Praggnanandhaa, Pentala Harikrishna, Pranav V
- Notable Elimination
- D. Gukesh (World Champion)
- Gukesh's Opponent
- Frederik Svane (Germany)
- Total Indian Participants
- 24 out of 206 players
Sources
Erigaisi draws first blood against Vokhidov; Gukesh held
FIDE World Cup: Arjun Erigaisi, Harikrishna register emphatic wins; Gukesh, Pragg draw with black in first game of Round 3
FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 Live Updates, Round 3 Game 2: Eyes on Harikrishna, Arjun & Pranav; 10 Indians in action
Indian GMs shine! Four reach World Chess Cup last 32
World Champion D Gukesh Makes Shocking Exit From Chess World Cup 2025, R Praggnanandhaa Advances To 4th Round
Chess World Cup: World champion Gukesh bows out after losing to Frederik Svane
Gukesh’s ‘year of transition’ suffers another setback as world champion is knocked out of Chess World Cup in Round 3
Gukesh crashes out of FIDE World Cup after stunning third-round loss as Arjun, Praggnanandhaa advance
FIDE World Cup 2025: World champion Gukesh D crashes out; four Indians progress to round 4
Frederik Svane, Gukesh's conquerer at FIDE World Cup, reveals where world champion went wrong: 'Such an insane move'
'Götterdämmerung in Goa': Gukesh Crumbles, German Wave Sweeps FIDE Chess World Cup 2025
Gukesh Out of Chess World Cup
'It’s So Unbelievable For Me': Frederik Svane On His Giant-Killing Win Against D Gukesh At FIDE World Cup
Gukesh’s long-time coach Grzegorz Gajewski explains what’s going on with world champion this year – ‘It’s kind of a transitional period’
Gukesh’s coach on how he can improve as champion exits FIDE World Cup: 'Some elements that he needs to work on'
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