Archive · 28 Oct 2025
Gukesh Leads Indian Contingent at FIDE World Cup 2025
The FIDE World Cup 2025 is a big chess tournament happening in Goa, India.
It will feature 206 players from around the world competing in matches.
Players compete in a head-to-head, knockout format to win the grand prize.
The event has a total prize pool of $2 million, with $120,000 going to the winner.
Top finishers will earn a spot in the Candidates Tournament, a step towards the World Chess Championship.
Indian player, Gukesh, is excited to participate, and Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri has also confirmed his participation.
The FIDE World Cup 2025 will be held in Goa, India.
The tournament will be held after a gap of 23 years.
206 players from 82 countries will compete.
The format is a knock-out format.
The winner will receive $120,000 from a total prize pool of $2 million.
- Who
- 206 players from 82 countries including D Gukesh and Anish Giri
- What
- FIDE World Cup 2025
- When
- October 31 to November 27, 2025
- Where
- Goa, India
- Why
- To compete in a chess tournament and qualify for the Candidates event.
- Event
- FIDE World Cup 2025
- Location
- Goa, India
- Dates
- October 31 - November 27, 2025
- Format
- Knock-out
- Participants
- 206 Players from 82 Countries
- Prize Money
- $2 million
- Winner Prize
- $120,000
Sources
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