Archive · 14 Nov 2025
Arjun Erigaisi and P. Harikrishna Advance in FIDE World Cup; Praggnanandhaa Eliminated
In a big chess tournament called the FIDE World Cup happening in Goa, two Indian players, Arjun Erigaisi and Pentala Harikrishna, have won their matches and are moving on to the next round.
This is great news for India!
Sadly, another talented Indian player, R. Praggnanandhaa, who was a runner-up before, has been knocked out of the competition after losing his tiebreaker game.
This means there are fewer Indian players left in the tournament.
Other Indian players, Pranav V and Karthik Venkataraman, were also eliminated.
A major surprise was Gukesh, the youngest world chess champion, also being eliminated earlier.
Arjun Erigaisi is now the best hope for India to finish in the top three and will face a strong former World Cup winner in the next round.
Arjun Erigaisi and P. Harikrishna advanced to the fifth round of the FIDE World Cup 2025 after winning their fourth-round tiebreaker matches.
R. Praggnanandhaa, a runner-up from a previous World Cup, was eliminated after losing his fourth-round tiebreaker match to Daniil Dubov.
Arjun Erigaisi defeated Peter Leko 3-1 in their tiebreaker, while P. Harikrishna secured a 2.5-1.5 victory against Nils Grandelius.
R. Praggnanandhaa lost his tiebreaker match 1.5-2.5 to Daniil Dubov, marking the latest Indian exit from the tournament.
Other Indian players Pranav V and Karthik Venkataraman, along with Gukesh, were also eliminated in earlier rounds.
- Who
- Arjun Erigaisi, P. Harikrishna, R. Praggnanandhaa, Daniil Dubov, Peter Leko, Nils Grandelius, Pranav V, Karthik Venkataraman, Gukesh, Levon Aronian, Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara, Frederik Svane, Shant Sargsyan
- What
- Fourth-round matches and tiebreakers of the FIDE World Cup 2025, leading to advancements and eliminations.
- When
- Thursday, November 13, 2025
- Where
- Resort Rio, Arpora, Goa
- Why
- Arjun Erigaisi and P. Harikrishna won their respective tiebreaker matches to advance, while R. Praggnanandhaa, Pranav V, and Karthik Venkataraman lost their matches, resulting in their elimination.
Player Performance
Opponent Performance
Arjun Erigaisi vs. Peter Leko
Player Performance
Arjun Erigaisi won both rapid games of their tiebreaker against Peter Leko, securing a 3-1 victory.
Opponent Performance
Peter Leko lost both rapid games of his tiebreaker against Arjun Erigaisi.
P. Harikrishna vs. Nils Grandelius
Player Performance
P. Harikrishna won the decisive second tie-break game against Nils Grandelius, completing a 2.5-1.5 victory.
Opponent Performance
Nils Grandelius lost the decisive second tie-break game to P. Harikrishna.
R. Praggnanandhaa vs. Daniil Dubov
Player Performance
R. Praggnanandhaa was defeated 1.5-2.5 by Daniil Dubov in the tie-breaks, leading to his elimination.
Opponent Performance
Daniil Dubov defeated R. Praggnanandhaa 1.5-2.5 in the tie-breaks, advancing to the next round.
- Tournament
- FIDE World Cup 2025
- Location
- Goa
- Round
- Fourth Round Tiebreakers
- Indian Players Advanced
- Arjun Erigaisi, P. Harikrishna
- Indian Player Eliminated
- R. Praggnanandhaa
- Notable Eliminations
- R. Praggnanandhaa, Pranav V, Karthik Venkataraman, Gukesh
- Upcoming Opponent (Erigaisi)
- Levon Aronian
Sources
FIDE World Cup: Heartbreak for world junior champion Pranav V and Karthik Venkatraman
FIDE World Cup: Indians Hold Firm As Harikrishna Forces Tie-Break; Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa Draw
Chess WC: Arjun, Pragg, Harikrishna head to tiebreak
FIDE Chess World Cup 2025: Arjun, Praggnanandhaa head to tiebreak in fourth round after drawing both games
FIDE Chess World Cup 2025: Pragg, Arjun Erigaisi and Harikrishna left to carry Indian hopes in tie-breaks
Arjun, Praggnanandhaa to battle it out in tie-breaks as Indian hopes at FIDE World Cup hang by a thread
FIDE World Cup 2025: Arjun, Pragga, Hari head to tiebreak in 4th round after drawing both games
Arjun, Pragga, Hari head to tiebreak in 4th round
FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 LIVE Updates, Round 4 Tiebreaks: Arjun Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa & Harikrishna to be in action in tiebreaks
Arjun Erigaisi, Harikrishna Advance In World Cup; Praggnanandhaa Exits
FIDE World Cup 2025: Arjun, Harikrishna advance to pre-quarters; R Praggnanandhaa crashes out
FIDE World Cup: Old warhorse Pentala Harikrishna still going strong, one of two surviving Indians
FIDE Chess World Cup 2025: Praggnanandhaa walks into trap set by Daniil Dubov, knocked out in fourth round; two Indians survive
