India will host the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 from October 30 to November 27, marking its second time after Hyderabad in 2002.
- 206 players will compete in a knockout format.
- Top 3 finishers qualify for the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament.
- Indian stars like Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, and Erigaisi expected to participate.
- Follows India’s historic double gold at the 2024 Chess Olympiad.
- Host city to be announced; New Delhi and Goa are in contention.
