FIDE Women’s World Cup: Everything you need to know!

From 5 to 16 July, the 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup will take place in Batumi, Georgia, a country with a proud tradition of excellence in women’s chess. Hosted at the Grand Bellagio Hotel, the 107-player knockout tournament offers a $691,250 prize fund and three spots in the 2026 Candidates. With many of the world’s top female players competing, Batumi promises high-stakes action in one of the calendar’s most prestigious events.