R Praggnanandhaa
Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has earned a spot in the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament by topping the FIDE Circuit 2025. The 20-year-old plans to deploy unpredictable strategies and novelties to challenge elite players, including world champion D Gukesh.
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Chinese grandmaster Wei Yi has expressed doubt about his prospects in the upcoming FIDE Candidates 2026, ranking himself in the third tier while placing India's R Praggnanandhaa higher. In an interview, Yi highlighted the importance of experience and praised Praggnanandhaa's all-around skills. The tournament in Cyprus will determine the challenger to world champion D Gukesh.