Parishkaar’s journey in the FWCCC 2025 (FIDE World Corporate Chess Championship 2025) was an exciting experience. After winning the qualifiers, our team advanced to the knockout stage, competing against some of the strongest corporate teams in the world.
First Knockout Round: A Strong Start
In the first knockout round, Parishkaar faced Google C and delivered a dominant performance, winning 8-0. The match consisted of two games per board — one with white and one with black. Our team consists of four skilled players, and their strong performances on each board secured a convincing overall win.
Second Knockout Round: A Tough Battle Against Deloitte
The second round was crucial as it determined who would move forward to the finals. Our team faced Deloitte, who had just defeated Golomt Bank to reach this stage.
Deloitte proved to be a formidable opponent, fielding three international masters in their lineup. Despite our players’ best efforts, Parishkaar lost the match 5.5-2.5. Though we had hoped to reach the finals, our journey ended here. It was a well-fought match by both sides, and we congratulate Deloitte for their excellent play.
Reflecting on the Campaign
While the outcome wasn’t what we hoped for, chess is a game where anything can happen. We are proud of our employees for giving their best and competing against some of the top companies in the world, building on their success in the FIDE World Corporate Chess Championship 2025 qualifiers. Their effort and determination brought us this far, and we will come back stronger next time.
The knockout stage featured 32 teams competing for 8 places in the finals.
Congratulations to the Finalists
Parishkaar congratulates the 8 companies that qualified for the finals:
- Microsoft A
- Deloitte 1
- GRECO (Ukraine)
- UBS 1
- Deloitte 2
- Google A
- Morgan Stanley
- J.P. Morgan 1
You can view the full winners’ bracket here: FWCCC 2025 Knockout Bracket
It was inspiring to see so many companies come together to enjoy the strategic beauty of chess. Parishkaar is proud to have participated, and we look forward to returning next year for another exciting campaign.