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1. Weekly Discussion & Tournament Thread Index - September 15, 2025 [Mod Applications Welcome]

   r/chess Weekly Discussion Thread

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2. Event: FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 - Round 11

   Official Website

   SAMARKAND - The FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 and FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss 2025 will be held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan at the Silk Road EXPO from September 3 to 15, 2025. Serving as a crucial part of the World Championship cycle, the tournaments grant spots in the 2026 Candidates Tournament (top two from the Open) and the 2026 Women’s Candidates (top two from the Women’s event). A total of 172 players from across the globe will compete in 11 rounds under the Swiss system, with 116 in the Open and 56 in the Women’s section, for a combined $855,000 prize fund ($625,000 Open, $230,000 Women’s).

   Open Section: Participants |

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3. The moment Anish Giri found out that he has officially qualified for the Candidates Tournament 2026.

   submitted by /u/Interesting-Take781 [link] [comments]

4. Anish Giri defeats Hans Moke Niemann! | Rd. 11 | FIDE Grand Swiss 2025

   Game Link: https://www.chess.com/events/2025-fide-grand-swiss-open/11/Giri_Anish-Niemann_Hans_Moke submitted by /u/FirstEfficiency7386 [link] [comments]

5. The Future FIDE President Anish Giri is the Winner of the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025! 🏆

   submitted by /u/rio_ARC [link] [comments]

6. Anish Giri Qualifies For Candidates!

   submitted by /u/JinxxErigasi [link] [comments]