World Cup: Lodici knocks out Niemann, Svane and Adams win longest matches

Tension ran high in Goa on Thursday as the second round of the 2025 FIDE World Cup came to an end with a marathon day of tiebreaks. While several favourites advanced smoothly – including Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Vidit Gujrathi – a string of surprises kept spectators on edge. Lorenzo Lodici’s victory over Hans Niemann stood out, as lengthy matches and near upsets marked an eventful close to round two. | Photo: Michal Walusza