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Sindarov Unstoppable: Uzbek Prodigy Extends Dominance in FIDE Candidates Round 6

By Das · 5 Apr 2026 · 4:55 AM IST

The FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 witnessed another commanding performance from Uzbekistan’s rising star Javokhir Sindarov, who extended his lead after…

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Sindarov Stuns Nakamura, Extends Lead in Candidates Round 5

By Das · 4 Apr 2026 · 12:33 PM IST

The 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament continues to witness a breakout performance from Javokhir Sindarov, who delivered yet another statement victory…

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Sindarov Races Into Sole Lead After Beating Caruana in Candidates

By SSI Bureau · 2 Apr 2026 · 5:26 AM IST

Cyprus: The battle for supremacy at the FIDE Candidates 2026 intensified after Round 4, with Javokhir Sindarov surging into sole…

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Praggnanandhaa slips against Sindarov; Vaishali, Divya hold steady with draws in Candidates Round 3

By SSI Bureau · 1 Apr 2026 · 3:58 AM IST

Cyprus: It was a mixed day for India at the 2026 FIDE Candidates as R Praggnanandhaa suffered a setback in…

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Praggnanandhaa Outplays Giri; Divya, Vaishali Hold Steady in Candidates Opener

By SSI Bureau · 30 Mar 2026 · 3:52 AM IST

Cyprus: Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa began the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 in emphatic fashion, defeating Dutch star Anish Giri with…

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FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 begins today in Cyprus

By SSI Bureau · 29 Mar 2026 · 4:47 AM IST

Cyprus: The prestigious FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 gets underway on Sunday at the Cap St Georges Hotel and Resort, where…

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GM Zhamsaran Tsydypov Wins First Titled Tuesday on Chess.com

By Das · 27 Mar 2026 · 5:15 AM IST

BHUBANESWAR: Chess.com’s Titled Tuesday March 25 edition went to GM Zhamsaran Tsydypov, who blazed to 9.5/11 for his maiden win…

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Chess Calendar Heats Up with Key Qualification Events

By Das · 26 Mar 2026 · 6:30 AM IST

The global chess calendar is entering a crucial phase, with several qualification events set to shape the next world championship…

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Humpy Withdraws From Women’s Candidates Over Safety Concerns; Muzychuk Named Replacement

By SSI Bureau · 24 Mar 2026 · 5:39 AM IST

New Delhi: Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy has withdrawn from the upcoming FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament, citing safety concerns linked to…

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Nakamura Flags Power Outage Concerns Ahead of Candidates 2026 in Cyprus

By SSI Bureau · 23 Mar 2026 · 6:51 AM IST

With less than a week to go for the much-anticipated Candidates Tournament in Cyprus, fresh concerns have emerged around the…

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Checkmate at 11: Bodhana Sivanandan Earns FIDE Master Title

By Sohini Mukherjee · 16 Mar 2026 · 5:11 PM IST

The world of chess has a new teenage sensation. Eleven-year-old British prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan has officially secured the FIDE Master…

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Abdusattorov Makes History: Wins Prague Masters Again, Climbs to World No. 4

By Sohini Mukherjee · 7 Mar 2026 · 2:36 PM IST

Uzbekistan’s rising chess star Nodirbek Abdusattorov produced another dominant performance to win the Prague Masters 2026, becoming the first player…