FIDE World Cup: Full list of title winners and runners up

Published at :August 29, 2023 at 1:21 PM

Modified at :January 13, 2024 at 6:33 PM

(Courtesy : India CSR and The Times of India)

Legendary Vishwanathan Anand secured the first-ever Chess World Cup title

The FIDE World Cup stands as a pinnacle among international chess tournaments, expertly organized by FIDE (Fédération Internationale des Échecs). This globally anticipated event draws top-tier players from around the world to compete in a captivating knockout-style format. As players face off in one-on-one matches, each victory propels them to the next round.

FIDE was founded in Paris, France, on July 20, 1924. Its motto is Gens una sumus, Latin for “We are one Family.” FIDE has stood as the global governing body for chess, overseeing its development and growth across borders. In 1999, FIDE was recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

FIDE’s most visible activity is organizing the World Chess Championship since 1948. FIDE also organizes World Championships for women, juniors, seniors, and the disabled. Another flagship event is the Chess Olympiad, a biennial chess tournament organized since 1924.

The FIDE Chess World Cup boasts an environment where diverse playing styles and skill levels collide, resulting in a splendid display of strategic ingenuity. The format’s inherent competitiveness infuses a level of unpredictability and excitement that captures the hearts of chess aficionados worldwide.

Beyond its prestigious nature, the World Cup also serves a crucial role as a qualifying event for the esteemed FIDE World Chess Championship, cementing its significance in the realm of chess competitions due to its role in granting players access to the esteemed Candidates Tournament – a pivotal event that determines the contender for the reigning World Chess Champion.

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In this context, the World Cup generates an atmosphere of intensity that spotlights both rising talents and seasoned grandmasters, perpetuating a cycle of excitement and anticipation.

FIDE Chess World Cup winners and runners up full list

2023

Winner: Magnus Carlsen (Norway)

Runner-up: Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa (India)

2021

Winner: Jan-Krzysztof Duda (Poland)

Runner-up: Sergey Karjakin (Russia)

2019

Winner: Teimour Radjabov (Azerbaijan)

Runner-up: Ding Liren (China)

2017

Winner: Levon Aronian (Armenia)

Runner-up: Ding Liren (China)

2015

Winner: Sergey Karjakin (Russia)

Runner-up: Peter Svidler (Russia)

2013

Winner: Vladimir Kramnik (Russia)

Runner-up: Dmitry Andreikin (Russia)

2011

Winner: Peter Svidler (Russia)

Runner-up: Alexander Grischuk (Russia)

2009

Winner: Boris Gelfand (Israel)

Runner-up: Ruslan Ponomariov (Ukraine)

2007

Winner: Gata Kamsky (American)

Runner-up: Alexei Shirov (Spain)

2005

Winner: Levon Aronian (Armenia)

Runner-up: Ruslan Ponomariov (Ukraine)

2002

Winner: Viswanathan Anand (India)

Runner-up: Rustam Kasimdzhanov (Uzbekistan)

2000

Winner: Viswanathan Anand (India)

Runner-up: Evgeny Bareev (Russia)

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