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FIDE Candidates 2026: Javokhir Sindarov Wins Title, Sets Up World Championship Clash With D Gukesh

Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov won the 2026 Candidates Chess Tournament on Tuesday, earning the right to challenge India's D Gukesh for the World Chess Championship title later this year. Sindarov, 20 ...
Hindustan Times

FIDE confirm Koneru Humpy's replacement after Indian GM withdraws from Women's Candidates 2026 due to security concerns

Due to Koneru Humpy's late withdrawal from the upcoming Women's Candidates 2026, FIDE have announced Anna Muzychuk as her replacement. Humpy withdrew from the tournament on Sunday due to growing ...
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FIDE Candidates 2026: Vaishali's Loss Leaves Women's Section Wide Open; Sibling R Praggnanadhaa Draws With Esipenko

Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali went down to China's Jiner Zhu on Sunday, throwing the Candidates tournament wide open with just two rounds remaining in the event that will select the challenger to ...

Hikaru Nakamura not worried about losing No 2 spot on Fide ratings, insists he's 'not a professional chess player'

Despite being among the top-three players across formats and world No 2 in the Fide Classical ratings, American Grandmaster ...
Indiatimes

Unbeaten Javokhir Sindarov wins Candidates 2026, sets up World Chess Championship clash with D Gukesh

NEW DELHI: Javokhir Sindarov delivered a flawless campaign to clinch the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 title on Tuesday, sealing the crown with a round to spare and setting up a blockbuster World ...