A multi-layered problem: Why no Indians qualified for 2026 Candidates via Chess World Cup in Goa

Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov, a 19-year-old, became the youngest World Cup winner, securing a spot in the 2026 Candidates. India, hosting the event after 23 years, saw its 24 players fail to reach ...
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Chess | Dutch no. 1 Anish Giri wins FIDE Grand Swiss title, qualifies for Candidates 2026

Dutch Grandmaster (GM) Anish Giri booked his spot in the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 after clinching the FIDE Grand Swiss on Monday in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Giri topped a packed field of elite ...
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2026 candidates tournament. Enjoy world-class chess in Cyprus

In spring 2026, the world’s chess elite will gather on the west coast of Cyprus. From 28 March to 16 April, the Cap St Georges Hotel resort near Paphos will host the men’s and women’s Candidates ...