In the FIDE World Chess Cup 2025, Indian Grandmaster Diptayan Ghosh created new history in the Indian chess world by achieving a memorable upset, defeating former World Championship Challenger and top Russian Grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi in the second game of the second round.
Sports News: Grandmaster Diptayan Ghosh pulled off a sensational upset in the FIDE World Chess Cup, defeating former World Championship Challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia in the second game of the second round. In a one-sided match, Ghosh gave his opponent no chance. After the victory, Diptayan stated, "This is the biggest win of my chess career."
Earlier, Grandmaster P. Harikrishna became the first Indian to reach the third round, defeating Russia's Arseniy Nesterov. Meanwhile, World Junior Champion V. Pranav was defeated by Norway's Aryan Tari, marking a challenging turn in his career. These results have filled Indian chess enthusiasts with joy and excitement.
Diptayan Ghosh's Brilliant Victory
In this match, Diptayan Ghosh gave Nepomniachtchi no opportunity. His precise strategy and excellent play astonished the Russian chess legend. After the victory, Diptayan said, "This is the biggest win of my chess career. I consider myself very fortunate to have achieved such a prestigious victory on the stage of the FIDE World Chess Cup."
This victory is considered particularly significant because Nepomniachtchi is one of the World Championship contenders, and a win against him will be recorded as a new achievement for Indian chess. Other top Indian players are also performing brilliantly in this tournament. Grandmaster P. Harikrishna registered another major achievement for India by advancing to the third round. By defeating Russia's Arseniy Nesterov, he proved that the strength and skill of Indian chess players are not inferior on the global stage.
