FIDE Chess World Cup 2025: Live streaming, TV channel, where & how to watch?

Praggnanandhaa will seek redemption at home after runner-up finish in 2023.

The FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 is all set to take place from October 31 to November 27 in Goa, India. Considered one of the most prestigious events in the chess calendar, the tournament will feature 206 players competing in a knockout format for the ultimate prize and three coveted spots in the Candidates Tournament 2026.

The total prize fund for this edition stands at an impressive $2,000,000, with the winner taking home $120,000. This is the 11th edition of the Chess World Cup, and the event promises nearly four weeks of thrilling chess action. That being said, here are the live-streaming details –

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Where and how to watch FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 live?

Chess fans across the globe can catch all the action from the FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 through multiple online platforms.

Official FIDE YouTube Channel: Live coverage with expert commentary, player interviews, and highlights will be available on FIDE’s official channel throughout the tournament.

Chess.com & Chess24: Both platforms will stream every match live, featuring engine analysis, real-time scores, and interactive chat for fans to engage with the games.

ChessBase India: For Indian viewers, ChessBase India will provide extensive live commentary in both English and Hindi throughout the tournament, given India’s massive 26-player contingent and home advantage.

TV broadcast details

While there’s no confirmed global TV broadcast partner, regional sports networks in countries like India, Russia, and the United States may pick up the feed.

Indian sports channels are particularly likely to provide coverage given that the tournament is being hosted in Goa. Fans are advised to check local listings closer to the event dates.

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Where to watch online

• Visit the FIDE, Chess24, or ChessBase India YouTube channels and subscribe for live stream alerts and notifications.
• Head to the live section of Chess.com for uninterrupted match coverage with detailed analysis.
• Download the Chess24 app for mobile-friendly viewing and real-time updates on the go.
• Check the official FIDE website for live game broadcasts and tournament standings.

Key players to watch out for

The spotlight will be on World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju, who receives the top seed despite not having the highest rating. India’s Arjun Erigaisi holds the second seed with a rating of 2773, while R Praggnanandhaa, fresh from his World Cup 2023 runner-up finish, is seeded third.

India will have an exceptional presence with 26 players, including top stars like Vidit Gujrathi, Nihal Sarin, Pentala Harikrishna, and rising talents like Pranav V and Raunak Sadhwani.

India’s sole female representative, Divya Deshmukh, the reigning Women’s World Cup champion, will also be looking to make her mark in the tournament.

Internationally, the field remains extremely competitive with players like Anish Giri, Wesley So, Vincent Keymer, Ian Nepomniachtchi, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, and Levon Aronian all in contention.

However, notable absences include Magnus Carlsen, Fabiano Caruana, Hikaru Nakamura, and Alireza Firouzja, who have withdrawn from the event.

With a knockout format where a single loss means elimination, surprises and upsets are always a possibility, making every match must-watch entertainment for chess fans worldwide.

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