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Candidates Day 9: Giri Beats Fabiano With A Brilliant Move

Candidates Day 9: Giri Beats Fabiano With A Brilliant Move

The 9th day of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus has concluded. After 9 rounds, Javokhir Sindarov leads with 7 points, while Anish Giri is in second place with 5.5 points.

Sindarov: "Leaks? I don't even remember the last time I opened these analyses…"

Sindarov: "Leaks? I don't even remember the last time I opened these analyses…"

Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov commented on the leak of his Studies on Lichess.org in an interview with ChessBase India. Sindarov claims he hasn’t used those Studies in a long time, and is surprised that…

Nakamura: “It's nice to shut up all the idiots who think I can't play chess anymore!”

Nakamura: “It's nice to shut up all the idiots who think I can't play chess anymore!”

American GM Hikaru Nakamura commented on his game against American GM Fabiano Caruana in round 8 of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026. Hikaru expresses joy at the victory, and claims he has no chan…

“Bluebaum doesn’t care what I think... The computer is always right!” — Bluebaum’s Coach

“Bluebaum doesn’t care what I think... The computer is always right!” — Bluebaum’s Coach

Matthias Bluebaum’s coach Romanian GM Dorian Rogozenko spoke about the role of engines and seconds in chess preparation. Rogozenco explains that Bluebaum loves working with the engine, and highlights…

Ding Liren: "Magnus himself invited me to a training camp... He solved puzzles while I watched"

Ding Liren: "Magnus himself invited me to a training camp... He solved puzzles while I watched"

Former World Champion Ding Liren shared how Magnus Carlsen invited him to a training camp after Ding’s successful performance at Tata Steel Chess 2016. Liren talks about how Magnus solved puzzles fas…

"Candidates is already over!" — Nepo On Sindarov's 2-Point Lead

"Candidates is already over!" — Nepo On Sindarov's 2-Point Lead

Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi commented on the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 standings after round 8. Ian says Fabiano Caruana and Anish Giri have a chance to beat Javokhir Sindarov, and notes the …

Sina Movahed Wins Titled Tuesday with 10 Points on April 7

Sina Movahed Wins Titled Tuesday with 10 Points on April 7

Iranian GM Sina Movahed scored 10 points with 10 wins and 1 loss to win Titled Tuesday on April 7. Runner-up Alexey Sarana won 9 times, drew once and lost once, which led him to finish second with 9.…

Women's Candidates Day 8: Five-Way Tie At The Top

Women's Candidates Day 8: Five-Way Tie At The Top

The 8th day of the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus has concluded. After 8 rounds, five players share the lead with 4.5 points each, with Zhu Jiner leading on tiebreaks.

Candidates Day 8: Esipenko Drew With Sindarov

Candidates Day 8: Esipenko Drew With Sindarov

The 8th day of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus has concluded. After 8 rounds, Javokhir Sindarov leads with 6.5 points, while Fabiano Caruana is in second place with 4.5 points.

Niemann: “ChessCom are power hungry, corrupt, and willing to do whatever it takes to maintain their monopoly!”

Niemann: “ChessCom are power hungry, corrupt, and willing to do whatever it takes to maintain their monopoly!”

American GM Hans Moke Niemann commented on the [termination](https://rookreview.com/news/chesscom-terminates-take-take-take-titled-tuesday-stream){:target="_blank"} of the broadcast partnership betwe…

ChessCom Terminates Take Take Take Titled Tuesday Stream

ChessCom Terminates Take Take Take Titled Tuesday Stream

Chess.com announced the termination of the broadcast partnership with Take Take Take during the Titled Tuesday stream on April 7. Take Take Take immediately ended the stream after receiving the updat…

“The budget for the Candidates is 3 million dollars. This is the premium of the premium!” — FIDE CEO Sutovsky

“The budget for the Candidates is 3 million dollars. This is the premium of the premium!” — FIDE CEO Sutovsky

FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky spoke about the budget for the 2026 Candidates Tournament. Sutovsky says the tournament budget is $3,000,000, explains that viewership is not the most important factor, and cal…

Magnus: "Even my wife asked me about Sindarov!"

Magnus: "Even my wife asked me about Sindarov!"

Magnus Carlsen shared his opinion on the performance of Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov at the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026. Magnus says his wife asked him about Sindarov, noting that he didn't achieve…

“I knew this line as a child already!” — Giri On The Draw With Sindarov

“I knew this line as a child already!” — Giri On The Draw With Sindarov

Dutch GM Anish Giri commented on his game with Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov in round 7 of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026. Giri explains that one of his moves came from a childhood memory, and note…

“I was basically playing against Stockfish...” — Hikaru On His Game With Bluebaum

“I was basically playing against Stockfish...” — Hikaru On His Game With Bluebaum

Hikaru Nakamura commented on his game with Matthias Bluebaum in round 7 of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026. Nakamura states that Bluebaum deeply knew the position they played, and describes the g…

Niemann: “If I hadn't been so brave and persistent, my entire career would have been destroyed"

Niemann: “If I hadn't been so brave and persistent, my entire career would have been destroyed"

American GM Hans Moke Niemann shared his thoughts on the 2022 cheating scandal with Magnus Carlsen ahead of the upcoming Netflix documentary. Niemann states that his story as a chess player was rewri…

Abdusattorov: “I think Sindarov will ‘complete the job’ at the Candidates”

Abdusattorov: “I think Sindarov will ‘complete the job’ at the Candidates”

Uzbek GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov commented on his compatriot Javokhir Sindarov’s performance at the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026. Nodirbek expresses happiness for Sindarov, and believes Javokhir has…

“ChessCom clearly told me: never enter the play & learn domain…” — Take Take Take CEO on App Relaunch

“ChessCom clearly told me: never enter the play & learn domain…” — Take Take Take CEO on App Relaunch

Take Take Take relaunched its app as a free play & learn chess platform based on Lichess.org on April 6. CEO of Take Take Take Mats Andre Kristiansen spoke about the warning from CEO of Chess.com Eri…

Kramnik: “This is ‘economy class travel’… FIDE really needs to invest in efficient anti-cheating equipment”

Kramnik: “This is ‘economy class travel’… FIDE really needs to invest in efficient anti-cheating equipment”

The 14th World Champion Vladimir Kramnik commented on a FIDE video demonstrating the anti-cheating system at the Candidates Tournament 2026. Kramnik claims that FIDE is using older equipment, citing …

Women's Candidates Day 7: Muzychuk Leads In The First Half

Women's Candidates Day 7: Muzychuk Leads In The First Half

The 7th day and the first half of the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus has concluded. After 7 rounds, Anna Muzychuk leads with 4.5 points, while Vaishali R is in second place with 4 …

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