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The official logo and anthem for the FIDE World Cup 2025 were unveiled in Goa, marking the return of the prestigious tournament to India after 23 years. With a prize of USD 2 million, top players will compete in a knockout format

This marks the highest medal haul by any nation at the event, further solidifying India’s status as a global chess powerhouse

GM Raja Rithvik of Telangana finished sixth in the Asian Individual Chess Championship, qualifying for the 2025 FIDE World Cup. The 21-year-old engineering student scored 6.5 points, showcasing skill and resilience

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa, who recently made history by clinching the silver medal in the FIDE World Cup.

The second game of Classical Chess at the FIDE World Cup final between Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa and Norway's world number one Magnus Carlsen ended in a draw

Praggnanandhaa, who had played out a draw with white pieces on Tuesday, held the Norwegian five-time World Champion Carlsen in Classical Chess to another draw

Praggnanandhaa becomes the third youngest player after the legendary Bobby Fischer and Carlsen to qualify for the Candidates tournament

With the win, the 17-year-old Praggnanandhaa secured a spot in next year's Candidates event

Game wise, Harika was not able to play in tournaments because of the second wave of Covid-19.