FIDE World Cup 2025 to be held in Goa; PM welcomes the tournament's return to India after over two decades
FIDE announced on 26 August 2025 that Goa will host the FIDE World Cup 2025, ending on 27 November, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the tournament's return to India after more than two decades.
Summary
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) announced on 26 August 2025 that the FIDE World Cup 2025 will be held in Goa, India, concluding on 27 November 2025. The knockout tournament brings together 206 players competing for a share of USD 2,000,000 and three places in the 2026 Candidates Tournament. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the announcement, saying India was delighted to host the prestigious event after over two decades.
Key facts
- Announced
- 26 Aug 2025, FIDE
- Venue
- Goa, India
- Ends
- 27 Nov 2025
- Format
- Knockout; 206 players
- Prize fund
- USD 2,000,000
- Stakes
- 3 places in 2026 Candidates Tournament
- PM's remark
- Returns to India after over two decades
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which Indian state was announced on 26 August 2025 as the host of the FIDE World Cup 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Goa
FIDE announced that the FIDE World Cup 2025 will be held in Goa, India.
As announced by FIDE, how many players will compete in the knockout FIDE World Cup 2025 for three places in the 2026 Candidates Tournament?
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Correct answer: A — 206
The knockout event brings together 206 players fighting for USD 2,000,000 and three places in the 2026 Candidates Tournament.