FIDE World Cup 2025

Tiebreaks

• If tied after 2 regular games, draw colours and play 2 games at 15+10.
• If still tied, draw colours and play 2 games at 10+10.
• If still tied, draw colours and play 2 games at 5+3.
• If still tied, draw colours and play 2 games at 3+2.
• If still tied, play one sudden death game:
  • White: 4+2.
  • Both bid for Black’s time (also 2s increment); lowest bid wins and plays Black.
  • If bids match, colours decided by drawing of lots.