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2026 Qualification Process World Championship Qualification Matthias Blübaum 2024 2026 Qualification 2022 R Praggnanandhaa Koneru Humpy

Sindarov Surges to 4.5/5 at Candidates With Win Over Nakamura

The 20-year-old’s targeted opening prep has put him a point clear in the race to face world champion D Gukesh.

Caruana and Sindarov Take Joint Lead After Round 3 Wins

Koneru Humpy Confirmed for Norway Chess Women 2026 in Oslo

At 12, Faustino Oro Leads Tata Steel Challengers After Dazzling 27-Move Win

Praggnanandhaa Confirmed for Norway Chess 2026 in Oslo

Praggnanandhaa Prioritizes Classical Title as FIDE Approves Multi‑Format Championship Tour

Praggnanandhaa Wins FIDE Circuit 2025 to Seal Candidates 2026 Berth

Wei Yi and Sindarov Reach FIDE World Cup Final, Clinch Candidates Slots

FIDE World Cup: Erigaisi, Harikrishna Draw Round 5 Openers in Goa

Goa Unveils Logo and Anthem as FIDE World Cup Set for Oct. 31–Nov. 27 in Arpora

R Vaishali Retains Women’s Grand Swiss Title on One-Point Tie-Break

Matthias Blübaum Qualifies for Candidates With Grand Swiss Runner-Up Finish, First German Since 1991

R Vaishali Defends Women’s Grand Swiss Title to Clinch 2026 Candidates Berth

Carlsen Calls Nakamura’s Candidates Push ‘Shameless’ as Rating-Route Campaign Accelerates

Maghsoodloo, Vaishali Move Into Sole Lead At Grand Swiss After Three Rounds

Gukesh Starts Grand Swiss With Win in Samarkand After Abdusattorov’s Pre‑Event Prediction

FIDE Confirms Erigaisi and Gukesh as Top Seeds for Samarkand Grand Swiss

Praggnanandhaa Clinches UzChess Cup to Become India’s No.1 and World No.4