Sports & AwardsSkim2025-11-27

India Hosts FIDE Chess World Cup 2025

What Happened

India hosted the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 in Goa, featuring 206 global players including top Indian Grandmasters like D. Gukesh and R. Praggnanandhaa. This knockout tournament offered a 2 million dollar prize pool and served as a qualification route for the 2026 Candidates Tournament.

Why It Matters

The event marks the return of the World Cup to India after two decades, solidifying the country's status as a premier global hub for professional chess.

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