FIDE World Cup opening ceremony unveils the Viswanathan Anand trophy

In an out-of-this-world opening ceremony, where the world saw a traditional and modern mix of dances, anthems, and emotions, the new trophy of the FIDE World Chess Cup was revealed. The World Chess Cup has now the Viswanathan Anand trophy, in honor of the ex-World Champion and pillar of Indian chess Vishy Anand.

The FIDE World Chess Cup trophy was unveiled with power beat-box performance, which you can replay here

The World Chess Cup has now the Viswanathan Anand trophy! We hope that will be better guarded that the Louvre #FIDEWorldCup in Goa, India is officially open! pic.twitter.com/2AZ0PKzsji

— Chessdom (@chessdom) October 31, 2025

The FIDE World Chess Cup trophy unveiled with power beat-box performance Replay: https://t.co/GpPmLtVbFS pic.twitter.com/Bct6Q2OOEh

— Chessdom (@chessdom) October 31, 2025

All odd numbers in round 1 will play the black pieces, as World Women Chess Cup holder Divya Deshmukh made the drawing of lots with the help of light dancers

The FIDE World Chess Cup 2025 is going to take place October 30 – November 27 in India. It will feature 208 players in 8 knockout rounds of classical games. The FIDE World Cup 2025 will award three spots to the Candidates 2026. More from the FIDE World Chess Cup 2025 Information / Participants / Live games

All odd numbers in round 1 will play the black pieces #FIDEWorldCup https://t.co/LZpcbmYFk1

— Chessdom (@chessdom) October 31, 2025

What a mix of modern and traditional elements at the opening ceremony of the #FIDEWorldCup2025 in Goa

Kudos to the organizers, looking forward to some great chess games pic.twitter.com/LrrzH4Z33h

— Chessdom (@chessdom) October 31, 2025

FIDE World Cup opening ceremony. Dance, dance, dance! pic.twitter.com/tGBFLV9ix3

— Chessdom (@chessdom) October 31, 2025