Current Context: India will host the FIDE World Cup 2025 in Goa from 30 October to 27 November 2025.

ABOUT FIDE WORLD CUP 2025

• Organizer: International Chess Federation (FIDE)
• Participants: 206 top players from 90+ countries
• Prize Pool: $2 million
• Significance: Qualifier for 2026 Candidates Tournament

TOURNAMENT FORMAT

• Structure: 8-round knockout event
• Match Rules:
  • 2 classical games
  • Rapid & blitz tie-breakers if required
• Seeding: Top 50 players get byes into Round 2