International Chess Federation (FIDE) president Arkady Dvorkovich on Monday hailed India as a “modern powerhouse” in world chess, saying the upcoming FIDE World Cup is being held in Goa because the country has become a “central pillar in the global structure” of the sport.
As many as 206 top players from 80 countries will compete in the prestigious tournament, scheduled from October 30 to November 27 in Goa. The event will see participants battle through a knockout format for a share of the USD 2 million prize fund and, more importantly, three qualification spots for t
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