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Caruana Beats Wei Yi in 19 Moves: A Candidates Miniature for the Ages
Wei Yi blundered with 17...Ne5?? and Caruana punished instantly. A 19-move win at the Candidates Tournament is almost unheard of - here's what happened and why.
Candidates 2026 Round 4: Sindarov Beats Caruana to Take Sole Lead
Javokhir Sindarov defeated co-leader Fabiano Caruana in the Round 4 clash to grab sole lead at 3.5/4. The 20-year-old Uzbek now has three wins in four rounds. Giri scored his first win, beating Esipenko.
Candidates 2026 Rounds 2-3: Caruana and Sindarov Pull Clear of the Field
After a quiet Round 2 of all draws, Round 3 delivered two knockouts. Caruana crushed Wei Yi in 19 moves and Sindarov sacrificed a piece to beat Praggnanandhaa. Both lead on 2.5/3.
Caruana Beats Nakamura in 80-Move Candidates Opener: What It Means for Both Players
Fabiano Caruana outlasted Hikaru Nakamura in a grueling 80-move endgame. One move changed everything - and may have shifted the entire tournament dynamic.
Candidates 2026 Round 1: Three Decisive Games Shake Up the Field
Caruana beats Nakamura in an 80-move marathon, Praggnanandhaa outprepares Giri, and Sindarov pulls off a dramatic swindle. Round 1 delivered.
Sindarov's Incredible Swindle: How the Candidates' Biggest Underdog Won While 'Sleeping'
Down to 6 minutes against Esipenko's 30, Sindarov thought he was losing. Then he pulled off one of the Candidates' great escapes. Welcome to the world top 10.
Candidates 2026: Everything You Need to Know - Format, Schedule, How to Watch
Complete guide to the 2026 Candidates Tournament in Cyprus. Format, schedule, streaming options, and what's at stake for all 8 players.
Candidates Tournament 2026: Eight Players, One Shot at the World Championship
The 2026 Candidates Tournament kicks off in Cyprus. Here's your guide to all 8 contenders vying to challenge World Champion Gukesh.