The 2026 Candidates Tournament will take place in Cyprus from March 28 to April 15, featuring several Indian players. This FIDE event qualifies participants for the World Chess Championship. Key Indian contenders include R Praggnanandhaa and Koneru Humpy.
The Candidates Tournament 2026, organized by FIDE, is scheduled for Cyprus between March 28 and April 15. This prestigious event will determine challengers for the World Chess Championship and includes a strong representation from India.
Among the Indian participants are R Praggnanandhaa in the open section, alongside international players like Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana. Javokhir Sindarov is also listed. In the women's Candidates Tournament, Indian players Divya Deshmukh, Koneru Humpy, and Vaishali Rameshbabu will compete against top global talents such as Ju Wenjun, Aleksandra Goryachkina, Kateryna Lagno, Tan Zhongyi, Zhu Jiner, and Bibisara Assaubayeva.
The tournament highlights the growing prominence of Indian chess on the world stage. Nagpur is mentioned in connection with Indian chess activities, though specifics for the event location within Cyprus remain general. This edition promises intense competition as players vie for a shot at the world title.
