New Delhi likely to host FIDE World Cup 2025 but set to lose Freestyle Chess Grand Slam to Europe – The Times of India

New Delhi likely to host FIDE World Cup 2025 but set to lose Freestyle Chess Grand Slam to Europe – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: New Delhi is likely to host the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 from October 31 to November 27, marking the tournament’s return to Indian soil after nearly 23 years.India last hosted the FIDE World Cup in 2002 in Hyderabad, where chess legend Viswanathan Anand clinched the title.TimesofIndia.com understands that New Delhi is favoured…

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World champion D Gukesh outfoxes home favourite Anish Giri to kickstart Tata Steel Chess 2025 campaign | Chess News – The Times of India

World champion D Gukesh outfoxes home favourite Anish Giri to kickstart Tata Steel Chess 2025 campaign | Chess News – The Times of India

Tata Steel Chess Tournament Masters 2025 (Photo Credits: Jurriaan Hoefsmit) NEW DELHI: The newest World Chess Champion D Gukesh got off to an exceptional start at Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 by outmanoeuvring home favourite and one-time champion of the tournament, Anish Giri, in a closely-contested match, where Anish had an early advantage despite playing…

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