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“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 …

Candidates Day 7: First-Ever 6/7 In The First Half

Candidates Day 7: First-Ever 6/7 In The First Half

The 7th day and the first half of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus has concluded. After 7 rounds, Javokhir Sindarov leads with 6 points, while Fabiano Caruana is in second place with 4.5…

Wesley So: "Sindarov might overtake Hikaru by rating!"

Wesley So: "Sindarov might overtake Hikaru by rating!"

American GM Wesley So shared his opinion about Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov. Wesley believes Sindarov could overtake Hikaru Nakamura in the FIDE ratings by the end of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 202…

Candidates Day 6: Sindarov Wins Fourth Game In A Row

Candidates Day 6: Sindarov Wins Fourth Game In A Row

The 6th day of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus has concluded. After 6 rounds, Javokhir Sindarov leads with 5.5 points, while Fabiano Caruana is in second place with 4 points. 🇺🇿 Javokhir…

Women's Candidates Day 6: Muzychuk Takes The Lead

Women's Candidates Day 6: Muzychuk Takes The Lead

The 6th day of the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus has concluded. After 6 rounds, Anna Muzychuk leads with 4 points, while Zhu Jiner is in second place with 3 points.

Just Two Scans — FIDE Demonstrates Anti-Cheating System at The Candidates

Just Two Scans — FIDE Demonstrates Anti-Cheating System at The Candidates

FIDE released a video explaining how the anti-cheating system works at the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026. Fair Play Officers Andy Howie and Ana Srebrnic, and Reporter Charlize van Zyl described thr…

“Hikaru seemed to be preparing…” — Caruana on Nakamura’s Loss to Sindarov

“Hikaru seemed to be preparing…” — Caruana on Nakamura’s Loss to Sindarov

American GM Fabiano Caruana commented on Hikaru Nakamura’s loss to Javokhir Sindarov in Round 5 of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026. Caruana says Sindarov has a big chance to win the tournament, a…

Renato Terry Wins Freestyle Friday with 9.5 points on April 3

Renato Terry Wins Freestyle Friday with 9.5 points on April 3

Peruvian IM Renato Terry scored 9 wins and 1 draw to win the April 3rd Freestyle Friday tournament with 9.5/11 points. Runner-up Khuong Duy Dau won 7 times, drew 3 times, and lost once, which led him…

Women's Candidates Day 5: Three-Way Tie at the Top

Women's Candidates Day 5: Three-Way Tie at the Top

The 5th day of the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus has concluded. After 5 rounds, 3 players share the lead with 3 points each, with Zhu Jiner leading on tiebreaks.

Candidates Day 5: Sindarov Leads Without a Single Loss

Candidates Day 5: Sindarov Leads Without a Single Loss

The 5th day of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus has concluded. After 5 rounds, Javokhir Sindarov leads with 4.5 points, while Fabiano Caruana is in second place with 3.5 points.

Hikaru Nakamura Drops Out of 2800 Club — Fabiano Caruana Becomes World’s No. 2

Hikaru Nakamura Drops Out of 2800 Club — Fabiano Caruana Becomes World’s No. 2

American GM Hikaru Nakamura dropped to 2795.8 points in live rating on April 3. Nakamura fell from 2nd place to 3rd and is 4.2 points away from the new World’s No. 2 — American GM Fabiano Caruana.

"This is 100% on the people who are working for me" — Hikaru on Losing to Sindarov

"This is 100% on the people who are working for me" — Hikaru on Losing to Sindarov

American GM Hikaru Nakamura commented on his loss to Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov in Round 5 of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026. Nakamura blames his seconds, and notes that Sindarov played insanely.

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