Archive · 20 Nov 2025
India's Arjun Erigaisi Knocked Out of FIDE World Cup 2025
Indian chess player Arjun Erigaisi lost to Wei Yi in the rapid tiebreaks of the FIDE World Cup 2025 quarter-finals.
This means no Indian player will qualify for the FIDE Candidates 2026 from this tournament.
India's challenge in the World Cup has now ended.
Erigaisi fought hard but ultimately lost the second rapid game, ending his hopes of reaching the semi-finals.
Arjun Erigaisi lost to Wei Yi in the rapid tiebreaks of the FIDE World Cup 2025 quarter-finals
No Indian player will qualify for the FIDE Candidates 2026 from the World Cup
Erigaisi showed resilience to draw the first rapid game but lost the second
India's challenge in the FIDE World Cup 2025 has ended
- Who
- Arjun Erigaisi, Wei Yi
- What
- Lost in the FIDE World Cup 2025 quarter-finals rapid tiebreaks
- When
- Wednesday, in the rapid tiebreaks of the quarter-finals
- Where
- FIDE World Cup 2025
- Why
- To reach the semi-finals and qualify for the FIDE Candidates 2026
India's Chess Fans
Chess Enthusiasts
Indian Performance
India's Chess Fans
Disappointed with no Indian qualifying for FIDE Candidates 2026
Chess Enthusiasts
Proud of Arjun Erigaisi's resilience and India's overall performance
- Tournament
- FIDE World Cup 2025
- Round
- Quarter-finals
- Next Stage
- Semi-finals
- Prize at stake
- FIDE Candidates 2026 spot
- Indian Challengers
- None
Sources
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