FIDE World Cup 2025: Wei Yi holds Sindarov with black in first game of final; Esipenko beats Yakubboev

Panaji (Goa)[India], November 24 (ANI): Chinese GM Wei Yi played another solid game with black pieces to hold GM Javokhir Sindarov to a draw in the opening game of the FIDE World Cup 2025 final, while GM Andrey Esipenko defeated GM Nodirbek Yakubboev in the third-place match here on Monday.

In the first game of the final, Wei once again opted for Petrov's defence with black, forcing Sindarov to take risks in sear