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Hikaru Nakamura says FIDE’s only kept rating spot for Candidates tournament alive for Magnus Carlsen
The ratings spot is one of the many pathways to qualify for the eight-player Candidates tournament, which is the final step ...
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Dommaraju Gukesh Wins The Candidates’ Tournament - The New York Times
Dommaraju Gukesh, a 17-year-old grandmaster from India, is the youngest player ever to win the Candidates Tournament. By Dylan Loeb McClain Dommaraju Gukesh, a 17-year-old Indian grandmaster, made ...
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American heartbreak as Gukesh, Tan conquer the Candidates Tournaments
A teen superstar from India and an ex-world champ looking for redemption were the big winners at FIDE's Open and Women's Candidates Tournaments that wrapped up Sunday in Toronto, while two of ...
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Chess-Indian teenagers out to make mark at Candidates tournament as ...
Chess-Indian teenagers out to make mark at Candidates tournament as Carlsen skips event again. By Julien Pretot. April 2, 2024 10:30 AM UTC Updated April 2, 2024 PARIS, April 2 ...
India Set To Host FIDE World Cup 2025 Amid India's Rising Fame In Chess, 206 Players To Be In Action For 2026 Candidates Spot
India to host the 2025 FIDE World Cup from Oct 30 to Nov 27, featuring 200+ grandmasters. Top players aim for glory and a 2026 Candidates berth, including 21 qualified Indian contenders.
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Candidates you can get excited about this election year
There are multiple intriguing storylines to pursue as the FIDE Candidates and Women's Candidates tournaments start their clocks this week in Toronto — the first time the events staged to pick th.