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All India Chess Federation president Nitin Narang delivering his thanksgiving address during the closing ceremony of the FIDE World Cup in Panaji on Wednesday evening.

India redefined excellence in chess, beyond: AICF chief Narang

November 27, 2025, 05:53 PM - 7 min read

The All India Chess Federation president thanked PM Modi for this transformation, highlighted Goa CM Dr Pramod Sawant's instrumental role in bringing the FIDE World Cup to the coastal state

Javokhir Sindarov lifting the Viswanathan Anand Cup after beating Wei Yi of China (left), while Andrey Esipenko (extreme right) finished as the second runner-up at the FIDE World Cup in Panaji on Wednesday.

It’s just the beginning, says FIDE World Cup champion Sindarov

November 26, 2025, 11:35 PM - 2 min read

The Uzbek Grandmaster said playing in India has been quite fruitful for him and spoke about how India and Uzbekistan could be competing for a lot of honours in the future

FIDE deputy president Vishy Anand and Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant presenting the Viswanathan Anand Cup to Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov in Panaji on Wednesday.

Sindarov becomes youngest FIDE World Cup champion

November 26, 2025, 07:40 PM - 3 min read

Sindarov seals the title in the first rapid games tiebreak against China’s Wei Yi to clinch the Viswanathan Anand Cup

Wei Yi of China and Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan in action during Game 2 of the final at the FIDE World Cup in Panaji on Tuesday.

Wei-Sindarov final goes into tiebreak

November 25, 2025, 09:12 PM - 2 min read

Esipenko beats Yakubboev in the third place playoff at FIDE World Cup to seal Candidates spot

Chinese GM Wei Yi contemplating his next move against GM Javokhir Sindarov in the opening game of the FIDE World Cup final in Panaji on Monday.

Wei Yi holds Sindarov in first game of final

November 24, 2025, 08:05 PM - 2 min read

Andrey Esipenko defeated GM Nodirbek Yakubboev in the third-place match at the FIDE World Cup

Andrey Esipenko thinking hard to breach the defence of Wei Yei during their semifinal game at the FIDE World Cup in Panaji on Saturday.

Both FIDE World Cup semis head to tiebreak

November 22, 2025, 08:33 PM - 2 min read

Andrey Esipenko fails to get past Wei Yei, Nodirbek Yakubboev and Javokhir Sindarov play out another listless draw

Yakubboev Nodirbek and Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan in action during the semifinals of the FIDE World Cup in Panaji on Friday.

First games of both semifinals end in draw

November 21, 2025, 08:39 PM - 2 min read

While Nodirbek signed the truce pact with compatriot GM Javokhir Sindarov immediately after the mandatory 30 moves, Wei Yi and GM Andrey Esipenko had their chances, but could not convert

BJP leader Anurag Thakur with Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi at the FIDE World Cup as All India Chess Federation president Nitin Narang (second from right) looks on.

Arjun heads to tiebreak

November 18, 2025, 08:41 PM - 2 min read

Arjun will begin the tiebreak with black pieces on Wednesday and should be the favourite to advance in the rapid format

A file photograph of Resort Rio, the venue of the ongoing FIDE World Cup 2025.

FIDE World Cup gives push to sports tourism in Goa

November 18, 2025, 07:58 PM - 3 min read

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said Goa is honoured to host a prestigious event like the FIDE World Cup and his government will continue to encourage international and national sporting events

Wei Yi of China and (right) Arjun Erigaisi in action during the quarterfinals of the FIDE World Cup in Panaji on Monday.

Arjun amazes with speed of play, holds Wei Yi

November 17, 2025, 08:59 PM - 2 min read

The second classical game of the quarterfinal contest now becomes a crucial encounter with Arjun having the advantage of white pieces

Levon Aronian and Arjun Erigaisi in action in Round 5 Game 2 of the FIDE World Cup in Panaji on Saturday.

Arjun advances, Harikrishna faces tiebreak

November 15, 2025, 08:53 PM - 2 min read

One of the two top-10 seeded player left in the competition, Arjun Erigaisi will now play the winner of the match between GM Wei Yi of China and GM Samuel Sevian of the USA in the quarterfinals

Arjun Erigaisi and Levon Aronian in action during their Round 5 Game 1 at FIDE World Cup in Panaji on Friday.

Arjun, Harikrishna draw opening Round 5 game

November 14, 2025, 07:58 PM - 3 min read

Arjun could not convert his slight advantage in the double rook end game as he split points after 41 moves; Harikrishna faced no problems in forcing a draw despite being a pawn less