Arjun, Keymer, Wei, Mamedyarov, Vachier-Lagrave Among Early Leaders in the 2025 FIDE World Cup
In the second round of the 2025 FIDE World Cup, 21 players secured wins in game one and are just a draw away from advancing to round three. The top players showcased their skills on the boards, including GMs Arjun Erigaisi, Vincent Keymer, Wei Yi, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. GM Richard Rapport won the Game of the Day with Black, defeating GM Luis Supi.
The second classical game of round two will take place on Wednesday, November 5, starting at 4:30 a.m. ET / 10:30 CET / 3 p.m. IST. This is a flash report, and the full article, including game analysis, interviews, photographs, and more, will be available soon.
The results of round 2, including game scores and brackets, can be found on the official website. GM Rafael Leitao will present the Game of the Day, which will be added to the page later.
To watch the event, tune in to Chess.com/TV, Chess24, Twitch, or YouTube. You can also view the games on the events page.
The 2025 FIDE World Cup, held from November 1 to 26 in Goa, India, is a single-elimination knockout tournament with 206 players and eight rounds. Each match consists of two classical games, followed by rapid and blitz tiebreaks if needed. The prize fund is a substantial $2 million. This tournament determines three spots in the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament.
Previous reports have covered tiebreaks, upsets, and the first round, providing insights into the tournament's progress. The event has attracted attention from chess enthusiasts worldwide, with players like 12-year-old Oro and IM Shixu Wang making their mark.
