The Debate Over Draws: Is Classical Chess Too Predictable in Modern Tournaments?

The quarterfinal clash at the FIDE World Cup between India’s Arjun Erigaisi and China’s Wei Yi, initially touted as a potential showstopper, concluded with an unexpected speed. The first Classical…

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Early Exit for Praggnanandhaa Prompts Renewed Scrutiny of FIDE World Cup’s ‘Brutal’ Knockout Format

The 2025 FIDE World Cup in Goa witnessed one of its biggest upsets with the fourth-round elimination of Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa. His early exit has reignited the perennial debate…

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