A New Generation of Chess Stars Gets Invited to the FIDE World Cup
The future of chess is here! Rising stars Faustino Oro, Andy Woodward, Abhimanyu Mishra, and Volodar Murzin will join Grandmaster Kirill Alekseenko at the upcoming FIDE World Cup 2025 in India.
The prestigious tournament will take place in Goa, from October 30th to November 27th. Invitations were officially confirmed by FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich. This event(FIDE World Cup 2025) is one of the most exciting competitions in world chess.
Who Are the New Invitees?
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Abhimanyu Mishra (USA): The youngest player in history to become a Grandmaster. He recently finished 5th at the FIDE Grand Swiss in Samarkand.
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Andy Woodward (USA): Winner of the U.S. Junior Closed Championship, and finished 7th in the Grand Swiss.
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Volodar Murzin (Russia): Current World Rapid Champion, only 19 years old, and already close to the 2700 rating mark.
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Kirill Alekseenko (Austria): A 2020/21 Candidates Tournament participant and one of Europe’s strongest players.
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Faustino Oro (Argentina): Just 11 years old, often called the “Messi of Chess”, and considered one of the brightest prodigies in the world.
FIDE’s Vision
According to President Dvorkovich, the invites are based on recent performances, high potential, and contribution to the sport. He added that the World Cup’s knockout format makes it one of the toughest and most thrilling events in chess.
Why the World Cup Matters
The FIDE World Cup is held every two years. It lasts three weeks and brings together 206 of the world’s top players. The winners not only take home glory and prizes but also secure spots in the Candidates Tournament—the event that decides who will challenge for the World Chess Championship.
One more invitation will be announced before the tournament begins in November.
The stage is set. The new generation is ready. Will these young stars rise to the challenge in Goa?
Photos: FIDE_Chess
Source: FIDE CHESS NEWS
