EWC 2025 runner-up Alireza Firouzja will take on Wei Yi, who secured his place through the Last Chance Qualifier and Play-Ins, in another rematch of last year's Group Stage. American speed-chess icon Hikaru Nakamura will face Alexey Sarana, who is making his EWC group stage debut. The group's remaining opening match will see the tournament's group stage debutants Denis Lazavik and Sina Movahed face each other. The Group Stage will take place on August 12 and 13, with matches consisting of two games played under a 10-minute time control with no increment. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News.