FIDE clarify reason for absence of Indians in Chess World Cup 2025 wildcard list: ‘Not an easy choice’
Posted on: Sep 20, 2025 18:34 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
The FIDE cheat domain transfuse 2025 testament be held in Goa from oct 30 to November 27 this year, and the world's top players will be in India for the showpiece event. The international chess federation also announced five wildcards for the World Cup, and the names are American GMs Abhimanyu Mishra, Andy Woodward, World Rapid Champion Volodar Murzin, 28-year-old Kirill Alekseenko and 11-year-old Faustino Oro.
FIDE also clarified that the wildcards are not for players in India, as the All India Chess Federation (AICF) has already been given a quota to decide on local wildcards.
Taking to X, FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky wrote, "FIDE is not distributing wild cards for Indian players in Goa. There is a quota for AICF as hosts to decide on the local wild cards. Of course, all the highest-rated Indian players are already in, qualifying one way or another, but it is up to AICF to decide - who will join them and get the wild cards."
"Not an easy choice, as a number of exceptional players in India keeps growing. One thing I'm certain about - no matter who will be picked, it will be a worthy contender. As for the FIDE picks - more names to follow!"
The Chess World Cup will see 206 players fighting for a share of USD 2,000,000 and three spots in the 2026 Candidates Tournament.
Speaking on the wildcards, FIDE chief Arkady Dvorkovich said, "FIDE always works hard to find ways to give talented players a chance to improve and make their mark. The decision to award invites to these five players is based on a mix of recent performance, high-level potential and their contribution to the sport."
"The World Cup is one of the most difficult and most exciting chess events, given its knockout format, and will be a great opportunity for these players to show their best facing the best," he added.
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