Tag: FIDE World Cup
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Wei Yi Triumphs as China Dreams of a World Cup Crown: Arjun Erigaisi Falls in Tie-Break
Overview: A high-stakes clash that defined the World Cup 2025 narrative The FIDE World Cup 2025 delivered drama from the outset, but none more consequential than the tie-break bout between Wei Yi, China’s rising chess star, and India’s top player Arjun Erigaisi. With the World Cup at stake and a coveted berth to the Candidates…
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Wei Yi Rises: China’s No. 1 Shatters Arjun Erigaisi in World Cup 2025 Tie-Break
Overview: A landmark World Cup moment The FIDE World Cup 2025 delivered one of the most dramatic chapters in recent chess history as Wei Yi, China’s brightest star, defeated India’s rising prodigy Arjun Erigaisi in a high-stakes tie-break. The result not only sent Wei Yi deeper into the tournament’s glow but also reshaped the trajectory…
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World Cup 2025: Early Leaders Show Strong Start on Round Two
Overview: Promising Starts on Round Two The second round of the 2025 FIDE World Cup produced a flurry of decisive results as 21 players secured wins on game one and sit just one draw away from advancing to round three. The early leaders underscore the depth of talent in this year’s tournament, where a slate…