Candidates 2026, Round 3: Praggnanandhaa vs. Sindarov — The Future of Chess Collides If Round 1 belonged to American rivalry and Round 2 to generational tension, Round 3 of the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament delivered something entirely different and equally thrilling — a collision between two of the brightest young stars in the entire chess… Continue reading Fide Candidates 2026. Round 3, Praggnanandhaa – Sindarov
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Fide candidates 2026. Round 2, Esipenko – Nakamura
Candidates 2026, Round 2: Esipenko Takes on Nakamura in a Battle of Generations The second round of the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament delivered one of the most intriguing generational matchups of the entire event — the young Russian grandmaster Andrey Esipenko, entering the tournament as its longest shot, facing the battle-hardened American champion Hikaru Nakamura… Continue reading Fide candidates 2026. Round 2, Esipenko – Nakamura
FIDE Candidates 2026. Round 1, Fabiano Caruana – Hikaru Nakamura
Candidates 2026 Opens With a Bang: Caruana vs. Nakamura in Round 1 The 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament could not have asked for a more compelling opening act. In the very first round, the two American giants of modern chess — Fabiano Caruana and Hikaru Nakamura — were paired against each other in a match that… Continue reading FIDE Candidates 2026. Round 1, Fabiano Caruana – Hikaru Nakamura
Chess Candidates Tournament 2026, who will win?
Chess Candidates Tournament 2026: Who Will Claim the World Championship Ticket? The 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament is underway — and the chess world is watching with breathless anticipation. Running from March 18 to April 17, this prestigious eight-player double round-robin will determine who earns the right to challenge the World Champion. The field is exceptional,… Continue reading Chess Candidates Tournament 2026, who will win?
Bent Larsen – Boris Spasskiy. Nice game in Nimzowitsch–Larsen Attack
An Attack Named After Its Master: Larsen vs. Spassky and the Nimzowitsch–Larsen Opening There is something uniquely satisfying about watching a player destroy a world champion with their own signature weapon. When Danish grandmaster Bent Larsen faced Boris Spassky — one of the most complete and dangerous players in chess history — the game that… Continue reading Bent Larsen – Boris Spasskiy. Nice game in Nimzowitsch–Larsen Attack