The FIDE World Cup 2025 semifinals are ready to dazzle chess fans around the world. The event has been full of tension, surprises, and sheer chess brilliance, but now only four players remain, gearing up to fight for a spot in the final. Here are all the details of the semifinals with all the key details, pairings, and schedule.
Who Made It to the Semifinals and How?
After intense rounds and nerve-wracking tiebreaks, four players have made it through to the FIDE World Cup 2025 semifinals. Nodirbek Yakubboev and Javokhir Sindarov from Uzbekistan have stunned the crowd with their calm and aggressive play, beating some of the tough contenders to secure their places. China’s Wei Yi showcased his attacking skills and deep preparation to reach this stage. Meanwhile, Andrey Esipenko from the FIDE federation showed resilience and strong tactical ability to fight his way to the last four.
FIDE World Cup 2025 Semifinals Pairings
The FIDE World Cup 2025 semifinals are set as follows:
Semifinal Match 01:
Nodirbek Yakubboev (UZB) vs Javokhir Sindarov (UZB)
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Semifinal Match 02:
Wei Yi (CHN) vs Andrey Esipenko (FID)
FIDE World Cup 2025 Semifinals Schedule
The FIDE World Cup 2025 semifinals will kick off on November 21, 2025, with the first games starting at 3:00 PM IST. The second game will take place on November 22 at the same time. If the match score is tied after these classical games, rapid and blitz tie-breaks will be held on November 23 to decide the winners who will progress to the final.
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What’s Next?
The winners of these FIDE World Cup 2025 semifinal matches will clash in the final, aiming to lift the prestigious FIDE World Cup 2025 trophy and secure qualification for upcoming elite chess events. For those who lose in the semifinals, there is still a third-place playoff, offering another intense contest for pride and ranking points. So mark your calendars for November 21 to 23 and stay tuned to watch the ultimate chess showdown unfold!
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