Overview

• The tournament is scheduled to run from October 30 or 31 through November 27, 2025, in Goa, India.
• A 206‑player field will compete in an eight‑round, head‑to‑head format with two classical games per match and rapid/blitz tiebreaks if needed.
• The top 50 seeds receive byes into Round 2, with seeds 51–206 playing in Round 1 under standard pairing rules.
• FIDE indicates at least 21 Indian players have qualified for the field, reflecting the host nation’s recent surge in elite results.
• Media reports suggest Magnus Carlsen is unlikely to participate, though FIDE has not confirmed his status, and New Delhi was earlier considered before Goa was selected.