India’s Vidit Gujrathi, V Pranav, and M Pranesh advanced to the third round of the FIDE World Cup 2025 in Panaji. Vidit beat 12-year-old Faustino Oro, while Pranav and Pranesh defeated their opponents in the rapid games
Argentina’s Faustino Oro and India’s Pranesh M headline 12 Grandmasters and International Masters joining the GCL Contenders 2025 Knockout Challengers Round. Winners will compete for ambassador spots at GCL Season 3 in Mumbai from December 13 to 24.