Archive · 7 Nov 2025
FIDE World Cup: Pranav V Warned After Complaint Over Notation, Other Indian Players Secure Wins and Draws
In a big chess tournament called the FIDE World Cup in Goa, an Indian player named Pranav V won his game.
However, his opponent from Lithuania complained because Pranav made some moves without writing them down on his scoresheet, which is against the rules.
The referee gave Pranav a warning.
Meanwhile, other Indian players also had good results.
Arjun Erigaisi continued his winning streak and defeated his opponent.
The world champion, D Gukesh, had a draw in his game.
Another Indian player, P Harikrishna, also won his match.
Some other Indian players like R Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi also played their first games and ended in draws.
Players need to be careful to follow all the rules, like writing down their moves.
Lithuanian GM Stremavicius Titas filed a complaint against Indian GM Pranav V at the FIDE World Cup for making moves without notation.
Pranav V received a formal warning for violating the rule that requires players to register their moves on the scoresheet.
Arjun Erigaisi continued his strong performance with a decisive win against Uzbek GM Shamsiddin Vokhidov.
World Champion D Gukesh was held to a draw in his first game of the third round against Frederik Svane of Germany.
Grandmaster P Harikrishna secured a victory against Belgium's Daniel Dardha, while R Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi drew their first games.
- Who
- Indian GMs Pranav V, Arjun Erigaisi, D Gukesh, P Harikrishna, R Praggnanandhaa, Vidit Gujrathi, and their opponents.
- What
- Games in the third round of the FIDE World Cup, including a complaint regarding move notation.
- When
- Friday, November 7, 2025
- Where
- Goa, India
- Why
- Players are competing in the FIDE World Cup knockout stage. A complaint was raised regarding rule violations during a match.
Player Interaction
Outcome
Stremavicius Titas vs. Pranav V Complaint
Player Interaction
Lithuanian GM Stremavicius Titas complained that Indian GM Pranav V made several moves without notating them.
Outcome
Pranav V received a formal warning for making multiple moves without notation, a violation of game regulations.
- Tournament
- FIDE World Cup 2025
- Location
- Goa, India
- Date
- Friday, November 7, 2025
- Pranav V's Match
- Defeated Stremavicius Titas
- Pranav V's Penalty
- Formal Warning for notating moves
- Arjun Erigaisi's Result
- Win against Shamsiddin Vokhidov
- D Gukesh's Result
- Draw against Frederik Svane
- P Harikrishna's Result
- Win against Daniel Dardha
Sources
Chess World Cup: Gujrathi makes it to round 3; Nihal Sarin ousted
Chess World Cup: Praggnanandhaa survives massive scare, Vidit Gujrathi knocks out Argentine prodigy Faustino Oro
Chess World Cup: Vidit romps to round 3; Pranav, Pranesh advance
FIDE WC 2025: Vidit Gujrathi ends 12-year-old Faustino Oro’s hopes; Pranav, Pranesh advance to third round
Chess World Cup 2025 LIVE Updates, Round 3 Game 1: Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa back in action; 10 Indians eye for 4th round spot
FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 Round 3 Live Streaming: Indians in action, pairings; When, where to watch Gukesh, Arjun, Vidit & Pragg LIVE?
Chess World Cup: Gujrathi makes it to round 3; Nihal Sarin ousted
WC: Erigaisi logs third straight win; Gukesh held
FIDE World Cup: Erigaisi Holds The Key Against Shamsiddin Vokhidov, Gukesh Held To Stalemate
Erigaisi draws first blood against Vokhidov; Gukesh held
FIDE World Cup: Arjun Erigaisi reiterates the class he showed at Chess Olympiad with blistering win to start third round