GM Anish Giri expressed confidence in his team for the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament in an X post, stating his preparation would overcome any weaknesses in his game.

Anish Giri

Anish Giri

Dutch GM

“I have the best team for the Candidates. I might not be that good at chess, but I should be okay enough to win the Candidates swiftly now!”

Earlier this year Anish Giri won the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 and, along with the runner-up Matthias Blübaum, qualified for the Candidates Tournament 2026.

Credit: Lennart Ootes