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Goa to Host 2025 FIDE World Cup with INR17.5 Crore Prize

8/27/2025

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The FIDE World Cup 2025 will take place in Goa from October 31 to November 27.
The tournament will feature 206 elite players and a prize pool over INR17.5 crore.
Matches will follow a knockout format, consisting of two classical games each.
India is recognized as a strong chess nation, with notable players such as D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa.

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Story summary

The FIDE World Cup 2025 will take place in Goa from October 31 to November 27.
The tournament will feature 206 elite players and a prize pool over INR17.5 crore.
Matches will follow a knockout format, consisting of two classical games each.
India is recognized as a strong chess nation, with notable players such as D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa.