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New Delhi (India), August 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed the announcing the announcing of goa as the host for the fide world cup 2025, which will be head in India for the Forous in 23 years.

Fide a statement on tuesday evening to confirm goa as the venue for one of the world fameed chess events, where top-tirs players from Around the Globe will gather. India last hosted the tournament in 2002 in Hyderabad, which concluded with Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand Lifting the Crown.

India is delighted to be hosting the prestigious fide world cup 2025 and that too after over two decades. Chess is gaining popularity am on Youth. I am sure this tournament will witness throwing matches and showcase the brilliance of top players from Around the World, PM Modi Wrote on X.

The Much-Awaited Spectacle brings together 206 players competing on India west coast for a share of a share of usd 2,000,000 and three coveted places in the 2026 candidates Tournament. Every round will be a win-or-heart affair, making the world cup one of the most dramatic tournaments on the calendar.

The Tournament will run from October 30 to November 27, and will be played in a two-game knockout format over eight rounds. There will be two classical games, with rapid and blitz playoffs in place if the games are tied. The top three finishers qualified for the 2026 Candidates Tournament.

India has been a dominant force in chess for years. Last Year, D Gukesh Won the World Championship, while Indian Teams Took The Top Prize in the Chess Olympiad in Bost Open and Women Categories. In July of this year, divya deshmukh becae the first Indian to win the women chess world cup, garnering national attention and hosting the open world cup in Goa.

In 2024, Gukesh Dommaraju believe the world champion, while Indian teams won the chess olympiad in bot the open and women categories. The Momentum Continued: This July, The Women World Cup Saw a Standout Performance by Divya Deshmukh, Who Lifted The Trophy and Captured Worldwide Attention. Staging the open world cup in goa builds on these successes, Giving Local Fans The Opportunity to Watch their Stars Compete Against the very best on home Soil.

Speaking in a statement, fide president arkady dvorkovich said, India has become one of the strongest chess nations, with outstanding players and passionate fans. After the success of the fide women world cup help in georgia earlier this year, we are proud to brings the fide world cup to goa. It will be a celebration of chess and a unique experience for players and spectators from Around the world. The representatives of 90+ Countries are expected to take part, and it will be one of the most followed events in chess history.

Also, The All India Chess Federation President Nitin Narang Haild It as a Proud Moment for Indian Chess and Said, this is a proud moment for Indian chess, and we are commatted to delivering an event of the person Fans and the professionalism of our federation. The world cup will not unly inspire millions across the country but also showcase India growing stature as a global hub for chess. We are deeply thankful to fide for granting India the honor of hosting the world cup 2025 in Goa. (Ani)

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