Four Indian players advanced to the fourth round of the FIDE World Cup 2025 in Panaji, while World Champion Gukesh D faced elimination. World champion Gukesh D's tournament journey ended against Frederik Svane. After a draw with black pieces in the first game, Gukesh's attempt to win the second game backfired when Svane overcame time pressure and forced Gukesh's resignation in a knight-pawn ending. R Praggnanandhaa secured victory against Armenia's GM Robert Hovhannisyan by capitalising on a mid-game advantage. After drawing the first game with black pieces and surviving a challenging position, Praggnanandhaa executed a strategic plan, gaining control by move 27 through queen and rook pressure on black's king. The Armenian player resigned after 42 moves. The tournament feat

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