Updates to Qualification Spots for 2025 World Cup and Women’s World Cup: Continental Distribution Changes Based on 2024 Ratings
FIDE Announces Key Changes for 2025 World Cup and Women’s World Cup Qualification
In a recent announcement, FIDE (Fédération Internationale des Échecs) has revealed the updated qualification quotas for the highly anticipated 2025 World Cup and Women’s World Cup. These events are considered to be among the most prestigious in the world of chess, second only to the Olympiad and World Championship matches.
One of the major changes for the 2025 edition is the updated distribution of continental spots based on the 2024 ratings. Grandmaster Pavel Tregubov, the secretary of FIDE’s Global Strategy Commission, emphasized the importance of the World Cup as a flagship event for the organization. He explained that the final distribution of continental spots was determined after the European Chess Union (ECU) and the Asian Chess Confederation (ACC) exercised their rights and transferred numbers of Olympiad spots to their Continental Events.
The distribution of qualification spots for the World Cup has been adjusted to reflect the new ratings and standings as of January 2024. Africa now has three spots, the Americas have 21, Europe has 41, and Asia has 35. Additionally, the number of nominations by the FIDE President has increased from three to four.
For the Women’s World Cup, the continental spots distribution has also been revised based on updated rating lists. Europe will now have 21 spots, Asia will have 20, and the number of nominations by the FIDE President has increased from one to two.
The qualification regulations for both events can be found on the FIDE website. For further information and inquiries, interested parties are encouraged to contact the Global Strategy Commission at gsc@fide.com.
Chess enthusiasts and players around the world are eagerly anticipating the 2025 World Cup and Women’s World Cup, which promise to showcase top talent from various continents and provide an exciting platform for the global chess community.