The 11th edition of Fédération Internationale des Échecs or International Chess Federation or International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess World Cup 2025 was held at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium, Taleigao, Goa, from October 31 to November 27, 2025.
- The tournament marks India hosting the event again after 23 years.
- 19-year-old Uzbekistan Grandmaster (GM) Javokhir Sindarov became the youngest ever FIDE World Cup champion in 2025, defeating China’s Wei Yi in a rapid tiebreak after two drawn classical games.
Exam Hints:
- Event: 11th FIDE Chess World Cup 2025
- When? October 31 – November 27, 2025
- Where? Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium, Taleigao, Goa
- Winner: Uzbek grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov
- Runner-Up: China’s Wei Yi
- Third Place: Andrey Esipenko (Russia)
- Qualifiers: Top 3 winners qualified for the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament
- Prize Fund: USD 2 million
- Upcoming Event: 2025 FIDE Rapid and Blitz Championships, Doha, Qatar (December 26–30, 2025)
Dignitaries: The opening ceremony was graced by Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS); Chief Minister (CM) of Goa Dr. Pramod Sawant; Arkady Dvorkovich, FIDE President; and Nitin Narang, President of All India Chess Federation (AICF).
About FIDE World Cup 2025:
Participants: The event featured 206 participants from 82 countries.
Knockout: The tournament followed an eight-round single-elimination knockout format.
Indian Players: 24 key Indian players included World Champion Dommaraju (D) Gukesh, Rameshbabu (R) Praggnanandhaa, and Arjun Erigaisi.
Trophy: The FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 trophy was officially renamed the Viswanathan Anand Cup in honour of India’s five-time World Chess Champion for his outstanding contributions to global chess..
- Design: Features a brass and gold-plated peacock symbolizing precision, elegance, and passion for chess.
Prize Fund: The FIDE World Cup 2025 offered a USD 2 million prize fund, with USD 120,000 awarded for first place, USD 85,000 for second place, USD 60,000 for third place, and USD 50,000 for fourth place.
Medal Winners:
| Player | Medal |
|---|---|
| Javokhir Sindarov (Uzbekistan) | Gold medal and Trophy |
| Wei Yi (China) | Silver medal |
| Andrey Esipenko (Russia) | Bronze medal |
FIDE, AICF and KIIT University Signed MoU:
On October 31, 2025, the International Chess Federation (FIDE), All India Chess Federation (AICF), and (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Hotel Rio Resort, Goa, for 2025–2026 to promote chess as a tool for education, social inclusion, and personal development in India, Asia, and globally.
Upcoming Chess Events:
Candidates Tournament 2026: The 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament, scheduled to take place in Pegeia near Paphos, Cyprus from March 28 to April 16, will feature three qualifiers from the FIDE World Cup 2025: Javokhir Sindarov, Wei Yi, and Andrey Esipenko.
Rapid & Blitz 2025: The 2025 FIDE Rapid and Blitz Championships will be held in Doha, Qatar from December 26 to 30, 2025.
About Federation Internationale des Echecs/International Chess Federation (FIDE):
President – Arkady Dvorkovich
Headquarters – Lausanne, Switzerland
Established – 1924
