FIDE Candidates 2026
Sindarov defeats Praggnanandhaa in Candidates round three
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Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov beat India's R Praggnanandhaa in round three of the FIDE Candidates 2026 in Cyprus, joining Fabiano Caruana in the lead with 2.5 points. Caruana defeated Wei Yi after the Chinese grandmaster blundered. In the women's section, Bibisara Assaubayeva and Kateryna Lagno secured wins.
Chess legends Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand have shared their predictions for the upcoming FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026. They highlighted players like Ding Liren and Alireza Firouzja as strong contenders. The event will determine the challenger for the World Chess Championship.
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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.