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FIDE World Cup 2025 to Be Held in India in October-November

From 30 October to 27 November, the International Chess Federation will stage the World Cup in India, marking its return since 2002 in Hyderabad.
Four major events in recent years, including the 2022 Olympiad and U20 Championships, paved the way for FIDE’s selection.
A field of 206 players will compete in a single-elimination format, vying for direct qualification spots in the 2026 Candidates Tournament and featuring world number one Magnus Carlsen.
FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky said `Indian chess fans' enthusiasm has always been remarkable`, while Dev Patel told Sportstar `We are considering a few cities and will soon announce`.
Beyond competition, the World Cup will boost sports tourism and youth engagement and further highlight India's expanding chess infrastructure.

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