Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:41am on 27 Aug 2025,Wednesday Sports
The 2025 FIDE Chess World Cup will take place in Goa, India, from October 30 (or 31) to November 27, marking India’s return as host after a 23-year gap (last held in Hyderabad, 2002) . The knockout tournament features 206 top players competing for a $2 million prize fund and three spots in the 2026 Candidates Tournament . India will be well-represented with 21 participants, including champions like D. Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, and veteran Viswanathan Anand . Delays in procedural approvals shifted the originally intended venue from New Delhi to Goa just two months before the event.
