GM Arjun Erigaisi and P Harikrishna advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the FIDE World Cup 2025 with impressive tiebreak wins, while R Praggnanandhaa exited after losing to Daniil Dubov. Two of three Indians in the tiebreak progressed to Round of 16
Arjun accepted a draw after 36 moves against the experienced GM Peter Leko, Praggnanandhaa split the point after 30 moves against GM Daniil Dubov, while Harikrishna also drew after 38 moves
Grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi and P Harikrishna scored convincing wins with white pieces, while world champion Gukesh D drew his game as ten Indians featured in Round 3 of the FIDE World Cup 2025 being held in Panaji, Goa
