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Vaishali Rameshbabu Wins Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026

Vaishali Rameshbabu Wins Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026

The 14th and the final day of the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus has concluded. After 14 rounds, Vaishali Rameshbabu scored 5 wins and 7 draws to win the tournament with 8.5/14 poi…

Anish Giri: "Winning Candidates Tournaments is not easy... Even Magnus Carlsen withdrew from the cycle!"

Anish Giri: "Winning Candidates Tournaments is not easy... Even Magnus Carlsen withdrew from the cycle!"

Dutch GM Anish Giri discussed the difficulty of playing in Candidates Tournaments in an interview with FIDE. Giri says he had chances to win, calls the tournament difficult, and notes Magnus Carlsen'…

“You will definitely bring the world crown home. I believe in you!” — President of Uzbekistan Congratulates Sindarov

“You will definitely bring the world crown home. I believe in you!” — President of Uzbekistan Congratulates Sindarov

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev spoke by phone with Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov on April 14. Mirziyoyev congratulated Sindarov on his victory at the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026, and sta…

MVL: “It's on you if you don't know Sindarov by now…”

MVL: “It's on you if you don't know Sindarov by now…”

French GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave shared his thoughts on Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov. Maxime talks about how he spotted Sindarov's potential in 2021, and notes his playing strength.

Nepo: “Sindarov had points brought to him on a silver platter...”

Nepo: “Sindarov had points brought to him on a silver platter...”

Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi commented on Sindarov's victory at the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026. Ian says the intrigue was lost in the sixth round of 14, and notes Javokhir's performance.

Haik Martirosyan Wins Titled Tuesday with 10 Points on April 14

Haik Martirosyan Wins Titled Tuesday with 10 Points on April 14

Armenian GM Haik Martirosyan scored 10 points with 10 wins to win Titled Tuesday on April 14. Runner-up Sina Movahed won 9 times, drew once and lost once, which led him to finish second with 9.5 poin…

Women's Candidates Day 13: Six Players to Fight for The Win

Women's Candidates Day 13: Six Players to Fight for The Win

The 13th day of the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus has concluded. After 13 rounds, two players share the lead with 7.5 points each, with Bibisara Assaubayeva leading on tiebreaks.

“My Champion!” — Bibisara Assaubayeva on Sindarov’s Victory

“My Champion!” — Bibisara Assaubayeva on Sindarov’s Victory

Kazakh GM Bibisara Assaubayeva posted a photo with Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov on her Telegram channel on April 14. Bibisara congratulated Sindarov on his victory at the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournamen…

“It wasn’t that easy... but it was close enough to an easy draw” — Sindarov On The Decisive Game

“It wasn’t that easy... but it was close enough to an easy draw” — Sindarov On The Decisive Game

Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov commented on the decisive game against Dutch GM Anish Giri in Round 13 of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026. Sindarov says he prepared well for it, and expresses his happ…

"Yakubboev told me in advance he wouldn't shake my hand..." — Harika Dronavalli

"Yakubboev told me in advance he wouldn't shake my hand..." — Harika Dronavalli

Indian GM Harika Dronavalli commented on the situation with Uzbek GM Nodirbek Yakubboev at the 2026 Grenke Chess Open. Harika explains that Yakubboev warned her in advance that he wouldn't be able to…

Javokhir Sindarov Wins Candidates Tournament 2026 Early

Javokhir Sindarov Wins Candidates Tournament 2026 Early

The 13th day of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus has concluded. After 13 rounds, Javokhir Sindarov scored 6 wins and 7 draws to win the tournament early with 9.5/13 points. Sindarov is 2…

Nihal Sarin: "I think it's a very good decision for Gukesh to just take a break..."

Nihal Sarin: "I think it's a very good decision for Gukesh to just take a break..."

Indian GM Nihal Sarin shared his thoughts on his games with World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju at the 2026 Menorca Open. Sarin says he doesn't like playing against friends and, notes Gukesh's withdrawal…

Javokhir Sindarov's Games Broadcast on Billboards in Uzbekistan

Javokhir Sindarov's Games Broadcast on Billboards in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan-based advertising marketplace Geomotive is broadcasting Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov's games at the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 on electronic billboards in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbek…

MVL: "Let's do it like tennis... Lots of small tournaments and a few big ones."

MVL: "Let's do it like tennis... Lots of small tournaments and a few big ones."

French GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave shared his idea for changing the chess tournament calendar. Maxime proposes a system similar to tennis tournaments, and notes its advantages.

14-Year-Old Erdogmus Overtakes Candidates Player Esipenko in Rating

14-Year-Old Erdogmus Overtakes Candidates Player Esipenko in Rating

Turkish GM Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus is playing a match with former World Champion Veselin Topalov in Monaco. Erdogmus reached his new peak live rating of 2692.8 points.

Norway Chess Raised $10 Million For the Total Chess World Championship Tour

Norway Chess Raised $10 Million For the Total Chess World Championship Tour

Norway Chess announced it has completed a $10 million share issue on April 13. Norwegian Olympic skier Johannes Hosflot Klaebo invests alongside several business figures.

Bluebaum: “Candidates was over after 5th round, unfortunately…”

Bluebaum: “Candidates was over after 5th round, unfortunately…”

German GM Matthias Bluebaum shared his thoughts about the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 in an interview with Lichess.org on April 12. Bluebaum says he would like to win at least one game, and notes…

Total Chess Pilot Tournament May Clash with World Championship Match 2026

Total Chess Pilot Tournament May Clash with World Championship Match 2026

Total Chess organizers announced the rescheduling of the pilot tournament dates on their official website on April 13. The tournament is planned to take place from November 10 to 24, 2026.

Women's Candidates Day 12: Zhu Jiner Beats The Leader

Women's Candidates Day 12: Zhu Jiner Beats The Leader

The 12th day of the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus has concluded. After 12 rounds, two players share the lead with 7 points each, with Zhu Jiner leading on tiebreaks.

Candidates Day 12: Caruana Is Out, Last Chance For Giri

Candidates Day 12: Caruana Is Out, Last Chance For Giri

The 12th day of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus has concluded. After 12 rounds, Javokhir Sindarov leads with 9 points, while Anish Giri is in second place with 7 points.

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