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Candidates Day 3: Caruana Defeats Wei Yi with 99.5% Accuracy and Takes the Lead

Candidates Day 3: Caruana Defeats Wei Yi with 99.5% Accuracy and Takes the Lead

The third day of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus has concluded. After 3 rounds, 2 players share the lead with 2.5 points each, with Fabiano Caruana leading on tiebreaks.

Bluebaum: "Will I play in the Olympiad? I still have time to ruin my rating…"

Bluebaum: "Will I play in the Olympiad? I still have time to ruin my rating…"

German GM Matthias Bluebaum shared his thoughts on the German national team for the 46th Chess Olympiad. Bluebaum says he will most likely play on the team, and notes the performance of his compatrio…

Gukesh: “I will skip long events away from India in the next few months... I need to find my best form”

Gukesh: “I will skip long events away from India in the next few months... I need to find my best form”

World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju stated that he will skip major tournaments in the coming months. Gukesh explains that he needs more dedicated time for training, and speaks about his agreement with Gr…

Nakamura: "First-time player doesn't win the Candidates!"

Nakamura: "First-time player doesn't win the Candidates!"

American GM Hikaru Nakamura shared his opinion on the importance of experience at the Candidates Tournament in an interview with 'the chess nerd'. Nakamura states that first-time players don't win th…

Women's Candidates Day 2: The Calm Continues

Women's Candidates Day 2: The Calm Continues

The second day of the FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus has concluded. After 2 rounds, all 8 players share the lead with 1 point each, with Zhu Jiner leading on tiebreaks.

Candidates Day 2: Four Perfect Draws

Candidates Day 2: Four Perfect Draws

The second day of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus has concluded. After 2 rounds, 3 players share the lead with 1.5 point each, with Fabiano Caruana leading on tiebreaks.

Anish Giri: "Bluebaum’s 2698 and Esipenko’s 2698 are not the same thing"

Anish Giri: "Bluebaum’s 2698 and Esipenko’s 2698 are not the same thing"

Dutch GM Anish Giri shared his opinion on the FIDE rating system. Giri states that the system works well, and notes the difference between German GM Matthias Bluebaum's 2698 and Russian GM Andrey Esi…

"Most countries still believe I'm the FIDE President!" — Former FIDE President Kirsan

"Most countries still believe I'm the FIDE President!" — Former FIDE President Kirsan

Former FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov spoke about how some countries still consider him the active FIDE President. Kirsan talks about the letters he receives, mentions his achievements in promotin…

Bluebaum: “The Great Bluebaum Sweep is ruined… What about 14/14 draws?”

Bluebaum: “The Great Bluebaum Sweep is ruined… What about 14/14 draws?”

German GM Matthias Bluebaum commented on the draw in the first round of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026. Bluebaum notes his failure to complete The Great Bluebaum Sweep, and mentions the probabil…

Sindarov: “I don't even feel that young... But I don't think age matters in Candidates”

Sindarov: “I don't even feel that young... But I don't think age matters in Candidates”

Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov shared his thoughts on the importance of age factor at the Candidates Tournament in an interview on the FIDE YouTube channel. Sindarov states that age isn't that important …

“I just relaxed... That was my first big mistake” — Hikaru on Losing to Fabiano in the First Round

“I just relaxed... That was my first big mistake” — Hikaru on Losing to Fabiano in the First Round

American GM Hikaru Nakamura described his first game of two against American GM Fabiano Caruana at the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026. Nakamura explains that he didn't play the opening confidently e…

Women's Candidates Day 1: All Games Drawn

Women's Candidates Day 1: All Games Drawn

The first day of the FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus has concluded. After 1 round, all 8 players share the lead with 0.5 point each, with Zhu Jiner leading on tiebreaks.

Candidates Day 1: Fabiano Beats Hikaru With A Brilliant Move

Candidates Day 1: Fabiano Beats Hikaru With A Brilliant Move

The first day of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus has concluded. After 1 round, 3 players share the lead with 1 point each, with Fabiano Caruana leading on tiebreaks.

Hikaru: "If I were to win the Candidates, it would be a very big boost for chess"

Hikaru: "If I were to win the Candidates, it would be a very big boost for chess"

American GM Hikaru Nakamura discussed public's predictions for the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament in an interview with ChessBase India on March 29. Nakamura states that his victory in the tournament…

Candidates commentator: “Sindarov is not married… But something might happen in Cyprus”

Candidates commentator: “Sindarov is not married… But something might happen in Cyprus”

Russian GM Sergei Shipov spoke about the relationship of Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov. Shipov notes a rumor that Sindarov might marry in Cyprus during the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament.

Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez plays chess at Gambit Café in Madrid

Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez plays chess at Gambit Café in Madrid

Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez played chess at Gambit Café in Madrid on Thursday. He was accompanied by chess grandmasters and Education Minister Milagros Tolón. Sánchez posted a video from the v…

FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 Begins in Cyprus on March 29

FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 Begins in Cyprus on March 29

The FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 starts tomorrow at the Cap St Georges Hotel and Resort in Pegeia, Cyprus, running from March 29 to April 16. First round begins at 2:30 PM UTC. The Open and Women …

Bluebaum: “I can just tell my second, ‘You have to look at this stuff while I go get some sleep…’”

Bluebaum: “I can just tell my second, ‘You have to look at this stuff while I go get some sleep…’”

German GM Matthias Bluebaum spoke about his preparation for the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 in an interview with Lichess.org on March 27. Bluebaum discusses the usefulness of seconds, talks about…

Hikaru: “I think Faustino and Erdogmus are players who look up to me… That’s far more important than trophies!”

Hikaru: “I think Faustino and Erdogmus are players who look up to me… That’s far more important than trophies!”

American GM Hikaru Nakamura spoke about the importance of his media career in an interview with FIDE at the Candidates Tournament 2026 on March 28. Nakamura stated that his influence on the young gen…

Caruana: "At the Candidates, I've always had another American, but only one ever!"

Caruana: "At the Candidates, I've always had another American, but only one ever!"

American GM Fabiano Caruana shared his expectations for the opening game against Hikaru Nakamura at the 2026 Candidates Tournament. Caruana discusses the advantage of playing white, and notes that in…

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