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FIDE World Cup trophy named after Viswanathan Anand
The Viswanathan Anand Cup features 206 players from 80 countries competing for a $2 million prize and three spots in the 2026 Candidates Tournament.
- On October 31, 2025, the FIDE World Cup trophy was unveiled at the opening ceremony in Goa, India, and renamed the Viswanathan Anand Cup to honour the five-time World Champion.
- AICF framed the move as recognising Anand's legacy as India's first Grandmaster and emblematic of Indian chess legacy progress.
- The World Cup will field 206 players competing in an eight knockout rounds, head-to-head two-game format, with each round spanning three days and a $2 million prize fund awarding three Candidates 2026 spots.
- The winner will lift the Viswanathan Anand Cup on November 26, and All India Chess Federation President Nitin Narang said hosting gives Indian players a major home-stage opportunity.
- Notably, some high-profile players opted to skip this edition, with Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura absent, while D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, and R Praggnanandhaa begin play from November 4 in North Goa.
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FIDE Chess World Cup trophy named after India great Viswanathan Anand
The FIDE Chess World Cup's trophy has been named after legendary Indian chess player Viswanathan Anand, honouring his legacy as a great of the sport. The tournament is being held in Goa from October 30 to November 27.
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The ceremony also witnessed the World Cup trophy renamed as the Viswanathan Anand Cup -- a masterpiece forged in brass and gold-plated to last a lifetime.
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Viswanathan Anand Trophy: FIDE World Chess Cup named after Indian great
The FIDE World Chess Cup trophy, named the Viswanathan Anand Trophy, celebrates India’s first Grandmaster, honouring his enduring legacy and the nation’s rise as a global chess powerhouse. The World Cup will be held in Panjim from October 31 to November 27.
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