Archive · 7 Nov 2025

FIDE World Cup: Pranav V Warned After Complaint Over Notation, Other Indian Players Secure Wins and Draws

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.

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