Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant unveiled the official logo and anthem of the FIDE World Cup 2025 on October 21 in Goa. The tournament, scheduled from October 31 to November 27 in North Goa, marks the return of the Chess World Cup to India after 23 years. It will feature 206 players from 82 countries competing for a USD 2 million prize purse. The logo reflects Goa's coastal charm and chess strategy, while the anthem, sung by Daler Mehndi, centres on the empowering theme 'It's Your Move.' The event celebrates India's growing dominance in world chess following D. Gukesh's historic World Championship victory.
FIDE World Cup 2025 Logo and Anthem Unveiled in Goa — India Hosts After 23 Years
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FIDE World Cup 2025 logo unveiled by Goa CM; 206 players from 82 countries, USD 2M prize, Oct 31 - Nov 27 in North Goa — first in India in 23 years.
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- Goa CM Dr Pramod Sawant unveiled logo and anthem of FIDE World Cup 2025 on October 21 in Goa.
- Tournament scheduled October 31 to November 27 in North Goa with 206 players from 82 countries.
- USD 2 million prize purse; anthem sung by Daler Mehndi with theme It's Your Move.
- Return of Chess World Cup to India after 23 years.
- Celebrates India's growing dominance following D. Gukesh's historic World Championship victory.
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Q: Analyse the significance of India hosting the FIDE World Cup 2025 in Goa after 23 years in the context of India's growing chess dominance.
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The FIDE World Cup 2025 in North Goa features 206 players from 82 countries competing for USD 2 million. India hosts after 23 years, following Gukesh's historic World Championship victory. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant unveiled the logo reflecting coastal charm and chess strategy, reinforcing India's emergence as a global chess powerhouse.
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Aaryan Varshney became India's ___th Chess Grandmaster in January 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Who unveiled the 2025 chess tournament's official logo and anthem in Goa?
Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant unveiled the official logo and anthem of the FIDE World Cup 2025 on October 21 in Goa.
When is the tournament scheduled in North Goa?
The tournament is scheduled from October 31 to November 27 in North Goa. It marks the return of the Chess World Cup to India after 23 years.
How many players and countries are involved in the event?
It will feature 206 players from 82 countries competing for a USD 2 million prize purse.
What themes are connected with the logo and anthem?
The logo reflects Goa's coastal charm and chess strategy. The anthem, sung by Daler Mehndi, centres on the empowering theme 'It's Your Move.'
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