Dates for 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup in Batumi, Georgia announced
During the celebration of FIDE’s centenary in Tbilisi, FIDE announced the official dates and location for the highly anticipated 2025 Women’s World Cup. This prestigious event will take place in the picturesque seaside city of Batumi, Georgia, from July 5 to 29, 2025.
103 players will be selected according to specific criteria.
The prize fund will also match that of the previous edition; a total prize fund of US$676,250, with the first prize of US$50,000, maintaining the tournament’s status as one of the most lucrative in women’s chess.
Furthermore, the top three finishers in the Women’s World Cup will earn their spots in the 2025-26 Women’s Candidates Tournament, setting the stage for the next World Championship cycle.
