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Time of India
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
FIDE allots Chess World Cup to India after 23-year gap; Ahmedabad and Goa in the running
NAGPUR: The world chess federation (FIDE) on Monday gave India the hosting rights for the World Cup (open) to be held from Oct 30 to November 27. The All India Chess Federation (AICF) won the bid to host the World Cup after a gap of 23 years, but infighting among officials delayed the announcement of the city where the world's best players will battle for the coveted title, along with three qualification spots for the 2026 Candidates Tournament. TOI has learnt that the 29-day event will be staged either in Goa or Ahmedabad. An AICF official said, 'Having won the bid, we will start the process of approval from the govt. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Once that is done, we will soon announce the host city. Both Goa and Ahmedabad are interested in playing host to the world's top players. Everything will be finalised in our next executive meeting.' New Delhi had hosted the knockout world championship in 2000 but the title clash was staged in Tehran. Hyderabad then hosted the eight-player World Cups (both Open and women) in 2002 when it was played in group-cum-knockout format. In a statement, FIDE said: 'The World Cup 2025 will feature 206 players competing in a knockout format — a dynamic and unpredictable system where the losing player in each round is eliminated. The event has used several formats over the years, but since 2021, it has followed a single-elimination format.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo A handful of Indian players will take part in the eightround knockout tournament. Every round will be played for three days — two classical games on the initial two days, followed by rapid and blitz tiebreaks. The top 50 rated players will take part from the second round while players seeded from 51 to 206 will compete in the opening round. As per the June rating list, as many as 20 Indian players including world champion D Gukesh have already qualified to participate in the World Cup. FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky said, 'We are thrilled to bring the FIDE World Cup 2025 to India, a country with a deeprooted passion and support for chess. Indian chess fans' enthusiasm has always been remarkable, and we anticipate great interest in the event among local chess lovers, both on-site and online.' Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
FIDE allots chess World Cup to India, Goa Or Ahmedabad likely to be host city
Nagpur: The world chess federation (FIDE) on Monday gave India the hosting rights for the World Cup (open) to be held from October 30 to November 27. The All India Chess Federation (AICF) won the bid to host the World Cup after a gap of 23 years, but the infighting among officials delayed the announcement of the city where the world's best players will battle for the coveted title and three qualification spots for the 2026 Chess Candidates Tournament. TOI has learnt that the 29-day event will be staged either in Goa or Ahmedabad. An AICF official said, "Having won the bid, we will start the process of approval from the govt. Once that is done, we will soon announce the host city. Both Goa and Ahmedabad are interested in playing host to the world's top players. Everything will be finalised in our next executive meeting." New Delhi had hosted the knockout world championship in 2000 but the title clash was staged in Tehran. Hyderabad then hosted the eight-player World Cups (both Open and women) in 2002 when it was played in group-cum-knockout format. In a statement, FIDE said: "The World Cup 2025 will feature 206 players competing in a knockout format — a dynamic and unpredictable system where the losing player in each round is eliminated. The event has used several formats over the years, but since 2021, it has followed a single-elimination format." A handful of Indian players will take part in the eight-round knockout tournament. Every round will be played for three days — two classical games on the initial two days, followed by rapid and blitz tiebreaks. The top 50 rated players will take part from the second round while players seeded from 51 to 206 will compete in the opening round. As per the June rating list, as many as 20 Indian players including world champion D Gukesh have already qualified to participate in the World Cup. FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky said, "We are thrilled to bring the FIDE World Cup 2025 to India, a country with a deep-rooted passion and support for chess. Indian chess fans' enthusiasm has always been remarkable, and we anticipate great interest in the event among local chess lovers, both on-site and online."
News18
21-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
India To Host FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 In October-November
Last Updated: The event is set to witness 206 players vying for the prestigious title and passage to the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament. India has been bestowed the honour of hosting the 2025 FIDE Chess World Cup, slated to take place between the 30th of October and the 27th of November. The event is set to witness 206 players vying for the prestigious title and passage to the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament. 'The event has used several formats over the years, but since 2021, it has followed a single-elimination format. Each round spans three days: two classical games on the first two days, followed by tie-breaks on the third day, if necessary," FIDE stated. 'The top three finishers of the 2025 World Cup will earn direct qualification for the 2026 Candidates Tournament, which determines the challenger for the World Chess Championship," FIDE said. 'We are thrilled to bring the FIDE World Cup 2025 to India, a country with a deep-rooted passion and support for chess. Indian chess fans' enthusiasm has always been remarkable, and we anticipate great interest in the event among local chess lovers, both on-site and online," FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky added. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
GothamChess addresses viral drama over Emil Sutovsky's tweet: 'It should change.. now I look like an egocentric idiot'
(Image via YouTube/GothamChess) A major controversy in the chess community has sparked discussions this week, putting International Master Levy Rozman in hot water after he made a comment about his fame. It further escalated when Emil Sutovsky, FIDE CEO, weighed in, leading to a feud. The entire drama involved perceptions of players' fame in the game and online creators' influence. Rozman now has stepped forward with the pointed response, clarifying his stance on this escalating situation. GothamChess claims misrepresentation of the post, calling it out of context Levy Rozman has finally addressed the ongoing drama which was ignited after a critical tweet by Emil Sutovsky. It's asserted by him that his non-controversial statement that was made on the global chess recognition was ripped from its original context, leading to a widespread misinterpretation. "This image and quote is quite out of context, which is annoying, but understandable," Rozman stated as he expressed his frustration at how his words got spread online. GothamChess further clarified his intention, which was not self-aggrandizement. He explained, "My quote was a reference to... speaking to an athlete (casual chess fan) who could only name myself, Magnus, and Hikaru as chess." My Response To The Allegations The International Master further emphasized he was trying to highlight a problem. He said, "I was simply making the point that it's unfortunate if someone can only name us 3 as chess players, and it should change. But of course, now I look like an egocentric idiot." He conceded this label might at times fit, but he argued it was definitely undeserved in the instance. Discussing the original comment that sparked the entire drama 'That's Not My Fault' – GothamChess Fires Back in Chess Drama! The ongoing controversy can be traced back to the interview Rozman gave during one of his recent European tours. An individual reportedly expressed difficulty following up professional chess and claimed familiarity with only 3 figures worldwide: Magnus Carlsen Hikaru Nakamura, and Levy Rozman Rozman presented the anecdote not as a boast but as evidence of some significant accessibility gap that exists within chess. The core argument of the player, before the quote gained traction, was actually centered on the struggle of the game to promote a diverse array of top players to a mainstream audience, much beyond dedicated fans. He even saw the limitation within recognition as a barrier to a player's broad growth. Emil Sutovsky challenged the streamer's perfection and influence The drama escalated when Emil Sutovsky, the CEO of the global governing body of chess, shared Rozman's isolated quote on social media. Posting the image, he questioned the fans, "Do you agree with that? I don't - but maybe that's because my bubble consists of hardcore chess fans." He even directly critiqued Rozman's viewpoint as "extremely US-centric," reflecting regional bias. Further, Sutovsky even cast doubt on YouTubers' and chess streamers' current impact, suggesting their significance has decreased compared to the previous years. He stated, " I also feel, that in general streamers/youtubers impact on the game is much less significant than it used to be few years ago," acknowledging he "might err." His comments prompted a flood of reactions, debating chess popularity's true drivers today. Chess Community reacts to Emil Sutovsky's stance Sutovsky doubled down in the follow-up tweet that quite subtly compared Rozman to Sagar Shah (ChessBase India), suggesting that Shah's content creates "hardcore chess fans" and not just some casual viewers. It further sparked more debates on whether chess's popularity should be measured by the mass appeal or its dedicated engagement. Rozman did fire back and defended content creators and their roles within growing chess. He argued that without any accessible figures, including himself, there would be many fans who would not engage with the game at all. On the other hand, Shah took a diplomatic stance, praising creators and FIDE for pushing the game of chess forward. The entire drama highlights a very deep divide between whether or not chess requires mainstream influencers or any traditional ambassadors to thrive. For now, the debate is still raging without any resolution. But hopefully, it will soon come to an end. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
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First Post
14-05-2025
- Sport
- First Post
FIDE announces €1 million prize money, 'exciting' new format for World Rapid and Blitz Championships
Qatar capital Doha will be hosting the World Rapid and Blitz Championships from 26 to 31 December this year. Here's what's in store as far as the revamped format of the prestigious tournament is concerned, and how the prize money will be distributed. read more FIDE, the Switzerland-based global governing body for chess, has announced a prize fund of €1 million ($1.12 million) for the World Rapid and Blitz Championships that will take place later this year besides announcing 'format enhancements' for what is among the most prestigious events in the chess calendar. Out of the total prize money, €700,000 has been allocated for the 'Open' section with €300,000 reserved for the Women's Category. Additionally the format for the Rapid championship remains unchanged, with the 'Open' and 'Women' sections having 13 and 11 rounds respectively. The winner of the two sections will be decided through a tie-breaker in case there are multiple players finishing at the top spot. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD FIDE announces revamped format for Blitz championship FIDE, however, has unveiled a revamped format for the knockout stage of the World Blitz Championship, with the top four players from the Swiss stage of the tournament advancing directly to the semi-finals. The tournament previously had eight players advancing to the knockouts in the 'Open' as well as 'Women' sections. 'The new format is an exciting mix of the Swiss system and knockout. The increased number of rounds in the qualifying part ensures that the strongest players will progress to the knockout. Also, the final match-up is ideally scheduled to suit audiences across all major chess hubs. 'We are very excited about the event, and have already started preparations to produce the best quality broadcast for millions of spectators,' FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky was quoted by as saying. 'These format enhancements aim to make the event more dynamic while preserving the sport's integrity and excitement for both players and fans,' said FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich. Qatar capital Doha will be hosting the World Rapid and Blitz Championships from 26 to 31 December this year. The previous edition that took place in New York City witnessed the infamous 'Jeansgate' scandal in which world No 1 Magnus Carlsen found himself embroiled in a massive controversy for showing up during the Rapid tournament in a pair of jeans, and subsequently getting penalised after refusing to change into a pair of formal trousers. Carlsen also made headlines for the wrong reasons during the Blitz championship as well for sharing the title with Russian Grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi after a viral backstage video showed the two having a chat, with the Norwegian chess icon allegedly telling his opponent to play out a series of draws and force FIDE to hand the trophy to both of them. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy, meanwhile, had been crowned women's world rapid champion – becoming only the second player to win the title more than once.
