India will host the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 from October 31 to November 27

India will host the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 from October 31 to November 27.
All India Chess Federation (AICF) official confidently stated that FIDE had already informally confirmed India’s hosting rights as early as January or February 2024.
India last hosted the FIDE World Cup in 2002 in Hyderabad, where chess legend Viswanathan Anand won the title.
The specific state or city to host the World Cup is yet to be selected and will be finalised at the AICF meeting next month.
The race to get a spot in the Candidates Tournament won’t be easy as the number of competitors is huge, with reportedly 206 players taking part in the tournament.
The FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025, featuring a separate competition for female players, will be held in Batumi, Georgia, in July this year.