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The FIDE Candidates draw ceremony took place in Paphos, Cyprus, highlighting four Indian participants in the upcoming tournament. The event, scheduled from March 28 to April 16, 2026, will select challengers for D. Gukesh's men's world championship and Ju Wenjun's women's title. India's representatives include R. Praggnanandhaa in the men's section and Divya Deshmukh, R. Vaishali, and Koneru Humpy in the women's.
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Fabiano Caruana has named India's Praggnanandhaa and Hikaru Nakamura as leading contenders for the Candidates chess tournament in Cyprus. The American grandmaster, the field's only previous winner, described the race as a close affair with multiple players capable of victory. Caruana's assessment highlights Praggnanandhaa's pedigree despite recent form.
Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa has confirmed his spot in the prestigious Norway Chess tournament for 2026, his third time competing there. The announcement comes after his qualification for the 2026 Candidates Tournament via the 2025 FIDE Circuit. Praggnanandhaa highlighted his enjoyment of the event's unique format.
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In the third round of the Tata Steel Masters Chess tournament, defending champion R Praggnanandhaa secured his first half-point with a draw against Thai Dai Van Nguyen, ending a winless start. World champion D Gukesh drew with Arjun Erigaisi in a balanced 34-move encounter, while Jorden van Foreest and Matthias Bluebaum claimed victories to join the leaders. Five players now share the top spot with two points each after three rounds.