- India has been awarded hosting rights for the FIDE World Cup (open), to be held from October 30 to November 27, 2025
- This marks the country’s first time hosting the event since the 2002 edition won by Viswanathan Anand in Hyderabad
- The tournament will feature 206 players in single-elimination format, with the top three finishers qualifying for the 2026 Candidates Tournament
- Goa and Ahmedabad are front-runners to be the host city pending final approvals from government and federation sources.
