Opening ceremony of the FIDE World Chess Cup 2025 LIVE

The FIDE World Chess Cup 2025 is going to take place October 30 – November 27 in India. It will feature 208 players in 8 knockout rounds of classical games. The FIDE World Cup 2025 will award three spots to the Candidates 2026.

The opening ceremony of the FIDE World Chess Cup 2025 is scheduled to take place on 31 October 2025 in Goa, India, marking the official start of the tournament that runs from 31 October to 27 November 2025. The event will welcome players, officials, and dignitaries from around the world, featuring cultural performances, speeches, and the drawing of colours for the first round, all celebrating India’s vibrant chess culture and the spirit of global competition. The opening ceremony of the FIDE World Chess Cup 2025 will be live on Chessdom.com

FIDE World Chess Cup 2025 Information / Participants

Schedule and live games times