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FIDE Candidates: Vaishali Beats Divya Deshmukh To Move Into Joint Lead

By SSI Bureau · 9 Apr 2026 · 5:30 AM IST

Paphos, Cyprus: India’s R Vaishali delivered a standout performance in Round 9 of the FIDE Candidates Tournament, defeating compatriot Divya…

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Chess: Divya Deshmukh’s Win Shakes Women’s Candidates Leaderboard

By SSI Bureau · 8 Apr 2026 · 4:43 AM IST

Cyprus: India’s young chess star Divya Deshmukh produced a sensational performance to defeat former world championship challenger Anna Muzychuk in…

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Sindarov maintains lead as round 8 intensifies candidates battle

By Sourav Sarkar · 7 Apr 2026 · 9:01 PM IST

Tight contests mark return after rest day Round 8 of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 resumed after a rest day…

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Vaishali Wins Big, Pragg Draws Caruana As Sindarov Retains Top Spot

By SSI Bureau · 6 Apr 2026 · 4:22 AM IST

Cyprus: India’s R Vaishali delivered a crucial victory to move within striking distance of the top spot, while R Praggnanandhaa…

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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…