India, Nov. 6 -- Ian Nepomniachtchi crashed out of the ongoing Chess World Cup 2025, losing to GM Diptayan Ghosh in Goa. Nepomniachtchi (2732) drew to Diptayan (2573) in the first game as black. The Russian ace was the favourite to win, but it was Diptayan who reigned supreme in the second game, defeating his opponent with black pieces.

Nepomniachtchi was left fuming after his defeat, and he departed the playing hall quickly. He also checked out of hotel within one hour of his defeat.

Speaking after his win to FIDE, Diptayan said, "I started as the underdog in this match. Yesterday's game was a pretty dull draw, but today I played a new opening which I haven't played before. In the opening part, I think I equalised, but in between, he m...