Chess World Cup 2025: Meet China's No. 1 Wei Yi — Slayer of India's last hope, Arjun Erigaisi
India's top player Arjun Erigaisi faced a heartbreaking defeat in the FIDE World Cup 2025 tie-break against China's Wei Yi, ending his dream of a Candidates 2026 berth. Wei Yi, a rising star, now carries China's hopes for a maiden World Cup title. India's Candidates qualification now hinges on R Praggnanandhaa.
India's top player Arjun Erigaisi faced a heartbreaking defeat in the FIDE World Cup 2025 tie-break against China's Wei Yi, ending his dream of a Candidates 2026 berth. Wei Yi, a rising star, now carries China's hopes for a maiden World Cup title. India's Candidates qualification now hinges on R Praggnanandhaa.
