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Welcome to Sportstar’s Live coverage of the ninth round of the FIDE Candidates 2026 tournament happening in Cyprus on Wednesday.

R Praggnanandhaa (White) vs Wei Yi (Black) – Round 9 Live board

Divya Deshmukh (Black) vs R Vaishali (White) – Round 9 Live board

  • April 08, 2026 18:05

    Sindarov reaping rewards of strategising for years, says chess coach GM Shyam Sundar

    Candidates 2026 — Sindarov reaping rewards of strategising for years, says chess coach Shyam Sundar

    Javokhir Sindarov has been the story of the tournament. He defeated World No. 3 Fabiano Caruana with 42 minutes on his clock against Caruana’s 48 seconds.

  • April 08, 2026 17:57

    Sindarov enters Round 9 after a draw

    Javokhir Sindarov is the leader of the pack, he comes into the match after a quick draw against Andrey Esipenko yesterday. Bluebaum will likely aim for a solid, sterile position to try and halt Sindarov momentum today.

  • April 08, 2026 17:53

    Can Vaishali topple Divya today

    GM R Vaishali surged to top by holding Bibisara to draw in Round 8 yesterday. Her most significant recent result was a Round 7 win over former champion Tan Zhongyi.

  • April 08, 2026 17:51

    The players respond to who has best opening ideas, take a look

  • April 08, 2026 17:49

    Praggnanandhaa vs Wei Yi

    Praggnanandhaa will aim to bounce back after his Round 8 loss to Anish Giri, and will to use his white-side preparation to break through Wei Yi’s defensive play.

  • April 08, 2026 17:46

    What happened when Vaishali played Divya earlier in tournament

    The first all-Indian clash of the event ended in a draw after a hard-fought game arising from the Queen’s Gambit Decline.


  • April 08, 2026 17:45

    Divya Deshmukh to joint-lead

    Divya Deshmukh moved into joint lead after a massive Round 8 victory against the previous sole leader, Anna Muzychuk. Earlier, in Round 7, she survived a marathon 135-move draw against Kateryna Lagno.

  • April 08, 2026 17:39

    Divya defeated Anna Muzychuk yesterday, read the report below

    FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026, Round 8: Sindarov drops points, held to draw by Esipenko

    Sindarov had previously won against the Russian, but this time the game started fast and remained balanced between moves 11 and 18, as both players simplified the center and activated their pieces effectively.

  • April 08, 2026 17:37

    Women section pairings for Round 9 today:

    Tan Zhongyi — Anna Muzychuk
    Zhu Jiner — Kateryna Lagno
    Aleksandra Goryachkina — Bibisara Assaubayeva
    Vaishali Rameshbabu — Divya Deshmukh

  • April 08, 2026 17:36

    Open section pairings for Round 9 today:

    Hikaru Nakamura — Andrey Esipenko
    Fabiano Caruana — Anish Giri
    Praggnanandhaa R — Wei Yi
    Matthias Bluebaum — Javokhir Sindarov

  • April 08, 2026 17:35

    It is Round 9 today

    Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s coverage of Round 9 of the ongoing FIDE Candidates.

Published on Apr 08, 2026

#FIDE #Chess #Candidates #Live #Pragg #eyes #comeback #loss #Divya #takes #compatriot #Vaishali #match #IST"> FIDE Chess Candidates 2026 Live, Round 9: Pragg eyes comeback after loss, Divya takes on compatriot Vaishali in match from 6:15 PM IST  
  FIDE Candidates 2026: Follow all the live updates from Round 9 of the Candidates tournament happening in Cyprus on Wednesday.
Updated : Apr 08, 2026 18:05 IST 
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            READ LATERWelcome to Sportstar’s Live coverage of the ninth round of the FIDE Candidates 2026 tournament happening in Cyprus on Wednesday.R Praggnanandhaa (White) vs Wei Yi (Black) – Round 9 Live boardDivya Deshmukh (Black) vs R Vaishali (White) – Round 9 Live boardApril 08, 2026 18:05
				Sindarov reaping rewards of strategising for years, says chess coach GM Shyam Sundar
			Candidates 2026 — Sindarov reaping rewards of strategising for years, says chess coach Shyam SundarJavokhir Sindarov has been the story of the tournament. He defeated World No. 3 Fabiano Caruana with 42 minutes on his clock against Caruana’s 48 seconds.April 08, 2026 17:57
				Sindarov enters Round 9 after a draw
			Javokhir Sindarov is the leader of the pack, he comes into the match after a quick draw against Andrey Esipenko yesterday. Bluebaum will likely aim for a solid, sterile position to try and halt Sindarov momentum today.April 08, 2026 17:53
				Can Vaishali topple Divya today
			GM R Vaishali surged to top by holding Bibisara to draw in Round 8 yesterday. Her most significant recent result was a Round 7 win over former champion Tan Zhongyi.April 08, 2026 17:51
				The players respond to who has best opening ideas, take a look
			April 08, 2026 17:49
				Praggnanandhaa vs Wei Yi 
			Praggnanandhaa will aim to bounce back after his Round 8 loss to Anish Giri, and will to use his white-side preparation to break through Wei Yi’s defensive play.April 08, 2026 17:46
				What happened when Vaishali played Divya earlier in tournament
			The first all-Indian clash of the event ended in a draw after a hard-fought game arising from the Queen’s Gambit Decline.April 08, 2026 17:45
				Divya Deshmukh to joint-lead
			Divya Deshmukh moved into joint lead after a massive Round 8 victory against the previous sole leader, Anna Muzychuk. Earlier, in Round 7, she survived a marathon 135-move draw against Kateryna Lagno.April 08, 2026 17:39
				Divya defeated Anna Muzychuk yesterday, read the report below
			FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026, Round 8: Sindarov drops points, held to draw by EsipenkoSindarov had previously won against the Russian, but this time the game started fast and remained balanced between moves 11 and 18, as both players simplified the center and activated their pieces effectively.April 08, 2026 17:37
				Women section pairings for Round 9 today:
			Tan Zhongyi — Anna MuzychukZhu Jiner — Kateryna LagnoAleksandra Goryachkina — Bibisara AssaubayevaVaishali Rameshbabu — Divya DeshmukhApril 08, 2026 17:36
				Open section pairings for Round 9 today: 
			Hikaru Nakamura — Andrey EsipenkoFabiano Caruana — Anish GiriPraggnanandhaa R — Wei YiMatthias Bluebaum — Javokhir SindarovApril 08, 2026 17:35
				It is Round 9 today
			Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s coverage of Round 9 of the ongoing FIDE Candidates.Published on Apr 08, 2026  #FIDE #Chess #Candidates #Live #Pragg #eyes #comeback #loss #Divya #takes #compatriot #Vaishali #match #IST
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Welcome to Sportstar’s Live coverage of the ninth round of the FIDE Candidates 2026 tournament happening in Cyprus on Wednesday.

R Praggnanandhaa (White) vs Wei Yi (Black) – Round 9 Live board

Divya Deshmukh (Black) vs R Vaishali (White) – Round 9 Live board

  • April 08, 2026 18:05

    Sindarov reaping rewards of strategising for years, says chess coach GM Shyam Sundar

    Candidates 2026 — Sindarov reaping rewards of strategising for years, says chess coach Shyam Sundar

    Javokhir Sindarov has been the story of the tournament. He defeated World No. 3 Fabiano Caruana with 42 minutes on his clock against Caruana’s 48 seconds.

  • April 08, 2026 17:57

    Sindarov enters Round 9 after a draw

    Javokhir Sindarov is the leader of the pack, he comes into the match after a quick draw against Andrey Esipenko yesterday. Bluebaum will likely aim for a solid, sterile position to try and halt Sindarov momentum today.

  • April 08, 2026 17:53

    Can Vaishali topple Divya today

    GM R Vaishali surged to top by holding Bibisara to draw in Round 8 yesterday. Her most significant recent result was a Round 7 win over former champion Tan Zhongyi.

  • April 08, 2026 17:51

    The players respond to who has best opening ideas, take a look

  • April 08, 2026 17:49

    Praggnanandhaa vs Wei Yi

    Praggnanandhaa will aim to bounce back after his Round 8 loss to Anish Giri, and will to use his white-side preparation to break through Wei Yi’s defensive play.

  • April 08, 2026 17:46

    What happened when Vaishali played Divya earlier in tournament

    The first all-Indian clash of the event ended in a draw after a hard-fought game arising from the Queen’s Gambit Decline.


  • April 08, 2026 17:45

    Divya Deshmukh to joint-lead

    Divya Deshmukh moved into joint lead after a massive Round 8 victory against the previous sole leader, Anna Muzychuk. Earlier, in Round 7, she survived a marathon 135-move draw against Kateryna Lagno.

  • April 08, 2026 17:39

    Divya defeated Anna Muzychuk yesterday, read the report below

    FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026, Round 8: Sindarov drops points, held to draw by Esipenko

    Sindarov had previously won against the Russian, but this time the game started fast and remained balanced between moves 11 and 18, as both players simplified the center and activated their pieces effectively.

  • April 08, 2026 17:37

    Women section pairings for Round 9 today:

    Tan Zhongyi — Anna Muzychuk
    Zhu Jiner — Kateryna Lagno
    Aleksandra Goryachkina — Bibisara Assaubayeva
    Vaishali Rameshbabu — Divya Deshmukh

  • April 08, 2026 17:36

    Open section pairings for Round 9 today:

    Hikaru Nakamura — Andrey Esipenko
    Fabiano Caruana — Anish Giri
    Praggnanandhaa R — Wei Yi
    Matthias Bluebaum — Javokhir Sindarov

  • April 08, 2026 17:35

    It is Round 9 today

    Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s coverage of Round 9 of the ongoing FIDE Candidates.

Published on Apr 08, 2026

#FIDE #Chess #Candidates #Live #Pragg #eyes #comeback #loss #Divya #takes #compatriot #Vaishali #match #IST">FIDE Chess Candidates 2026 Live, Round 9: Pragg eyes comeback after loss, Divya takes on compatriot Vaishali in match from 6:15 PM IST

FIDE Candidates 2026: Follow all the live updates from Round 9 of the Candidates tournament happening in Cyprus on Wednesday.

Updated : Apr 08, 2026 18:05 IST

Welcome to Sportstar’s Live coverage of the ninth round of the FIDE Candidates 2026 tournament happening in Cyprus on Wednesday.

R Praggnanandhaa (White) vs Wei Yi (Black) – Round 9 Live board

Divya Deshmukh (Black) vs R Vaishali (White) – Round 9 Live board

  • April 08, 2026 18:05

    Sindarov reaping rewards of strategising for years, says chess coach GM Shyam Sundar

    Candidates 2026 — Sindarov reaping rewards of strategising for years, says chess coach Shyam Sundar

    Javokhir Sindarov has been the story of the tournament. He defeated World No. 3 Fabiano Caruana with 42 minutes on his clock against Caruana’s 48 seconds.

  • April 08, 2026 17:57

    Sindarov enters Round 9 after a draw

    Javokhir Sindarov is the leader of the pack, he comes into the match after a quick draw against Andrey Esipenko yesterday. Bluebaum will likely aim for a solid, sterile position to try and halt Sindarov momentum today.

  • April 08, 2026 17:53

    Can Vaishali topple Divya today

    GM R Vaishali surged to top by holding Bibisara to draw in Round 8 yesterday. Her most significant recent result was a Round 7 win over former champion Tan Zhongyi.

  • April 08, 2026 17:51

    The players respond to who has best opening ideas, take a look

  • April 08, 2026 17:49

    Praggnanandhaa vs Wei Yi

    Praggnanandhaa will aim to bounce back after his Round 8 loss to Anish Giri, and will to use his white-side preparation to break through Wei Yi’s defensive play.

  • April 08, 2026 17:46

    What happened when Vaishali played Divya earlier in tournament

    The first all-Indian clash of the event ended in a draw after a hard-fought game arising from the Queen’s Gambit Decline.


  • April 08, 2026 17:45

    Divya Deshmukh to joint-lead

    Divya Deshmukh moved into joint lead after a massive Round 8 victory against the previous sole leader, Anna Muzychuk. Earlier, in Round 7, she survived a marathon 135-move draw against Kateryna Lagno.

  • April 08, 2026 17:39

    Divya defeated Anna Muzychuk yesterday, read the report below

    FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026, Round 8: Sindarov drops points, held to draw by Esipenko

    Sindarov had previously won against the Russian, but this time the game started fast and remained balanced between moves 11 and 18, as both players simplified the center and activated their pieces effectively.

  • April 08, 2026 17:37

    Women section pairings for Round 9 today:

    Tan Zhongyi — Anna Muzychuk
    Zhu Jiner — Kateryna Lagno
    Aleksandra Goryachkina — Bibisara Assaubayeva
    Vaishali Rameshbabu — Divya Deshmukh

  • April 08, 2026 17:36

    Open section pairings for Round 9 today:

    Hikaru Nakamura — Andrey Esipenko
    Fabiano Caruana — Anish Giri
    Praggnanandhaa R — Wei Yi
    Matthias Bluebaum — Javokhir Sindarov

  • April 08, 2026 17:35

    It is Round 9 today

    Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s coverage of Round 9 of the ongoing FIDE Candidates.

Published on Apr 08, 2026

#FIDE #Chess #Candidates #Live #Pragg #eyes #comeback #loss #Divya #takes #compatriot #Vaishali #match #IST

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flies around the Moon in real life, For All Mankind is looking well beyond. The Apple TV show is currently set on Mars, and everyone there has eyes looking even further into the cosmos. But how will they make that happen? Well, two women still on Earth seem to have the answer.

For All Mankind is currently in the midst of its fifth season, and this week’s third episode, titled “Home,” is one of the biggest and most memorable yet. Part of that is that two of the show’s most iconic characters, Margo Madison (Wrenn Schmidt, who has been on the show since season one) and Aleida Rosales (Coral Peña, who has played the character since season two), are about to have a very important chat. One that io9 has an exclusive clip from. Check it out.

https://youtu.be/gNlnf2JKIe8

To recap a bit, Margo, a former leader at NASA, is in jail for aiding Russia but still retains a relationship with Aleida, her former mentee and current CEO of Helios. They have regular discussions about what’s happening on Mars, and now, the problem is how to beat the competition to Titan, the largest moon of Saturn. And it’s Margo that gives Aleida an answer she never even thought of. Going back to the old ship, Sojourner.

What happens from there? We won’t spoil it. But we love that this clip brings together two of the show’s best, all-time characters having a conversation that’s so crucial to where things are going. Can Helios and/or NASA bring Sojourner back to life and send it even further into space? What, if anything, will they find there if they do? And what’s next for Margo and Aleida, a duo that has had quite the relationship over the years?

Trust us when we say you do not want to miss this week’s episode of For All Mankind. We’ll have more on it later this week.

Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.

#Watch #Mankind #Legends #Figure #Future #ExclusiveApple TV,Coral Peña,For All Mankind,Wrenn Schmidt"> Watch Two ‘For All Mankind’ Legends Figure Out Its Future (Exclusive)
                As Artemis 2 flies around the Moon in real life, For All Mankind is looking well beyond. The Apple TV show is currently set on Mars, and everyone there has eyes looking even further into the cosmos. But how will they make that happen? Well, two women still on Earth seem to have the answer. For All Mankind is currently in the midst of its fifth season, and this week’s third episode, titled “Home,” is one of the biggest and most memorable yet. Part of that is that two of the show’s most iconic characters, Margo Madison (Wrenn Schmidt, who has been on the show since season one) and Aleida Rosales (Coral Peña, who has played the character since season two), are about to have a very important chat. One that io9 has an exclusive clip from. Check it out.

 https://youtu.be/gNlnf2JKIe8 To recap a bit, Margo, a former leader at NASA, is in jail for aiding Russia but still retains a relationship with Aleida, her former mentee and current CEO of Helios. They have regular discussions about what’s happening on Mars, and now, the problem is how to beat the competition to Titan, the largest moon of Saturn. And it’s Margo that gives Aleida an answer she never even thought of. Going back to the old ship, Sojourner. What happens from there? We won’t spoil it. But we love that this clip brings together two of the show’s best, all-time characters having a conversation that’s so crucial to where things are going. Can Helios and/or NASA bring Sojourner back to life and send it even further into space? What, if anything, will they find there if they do? And what’s next for Margo and Aleida, a duo that has had quite the relationship over the years?

 Trust us when we say you do not want to miss this week’s episode of For All Mankind. We’ll have more on it later this week.  Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.      #Watch #Mankind #Legends #Figure #Future #ExclusiveApple TV,Coral Peña,For All Mankind,Wrenn Schmidt
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flies around the Moon in real life, For All Mankind is looking well beyond. The Apple TV show is currently set on Mars, and everyone there has eyes looking even further into the cosmos. But how will they make that happen? Well, two women still on Earth seem to have the answer.

For All Mankind is currently in the midst of its fifth season, and this week’s third episode, titled “Home,” is one of the biggest and most memorable yet. Part of that is that two of the show’s most iconic characters, Margo Madison (Wrenn Schmidt, who has been on the show since season one) and Aleida Rosales (Coral Peña, who has played the character since season two), are about to have a very important chat. One that io9 has an exclusive clip from. Check it out.

https://youtu.be/gNlnf2JKIe8

To recap a bit, Margo, a former leader at NASA, is in jail for aiding Russia but still retains a relationship with Aleida, her former mentee and current CEO of Helios. They have regular discussions about what’s happening on Mars, and now, the problem is how to beat the competition to Titan, the largest moon of Saturn. And it’s Margo that gives Aleida an answer she never even thought of. Going back to the old ship, Sojourner.

What happens from there? We won’t spoil it. But we love that this clip brings together two of the show’s best, all-time characters having a conversation that’s so crucial to where things are going. Can Helios and/or NASA bring Sojourner back to life and send it even further into space? What, if anything, will they find there if they do? And what’s next for Margo and Aleida, a duo that has had quite the relationship over the years?

Trust us when we say you do not want to miss this week’s episode of For All Mankind. We’ll have more on it later this week.

Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.

#Watch #Mankind #Legends #Figure #Future #ExclusiveApple TV,Coral Peña,For All Mankind,Wrenn Schmidt">Watch Two ‘For All Mankind’ Legends Figure Out Its Future (Exclusive)Watch Two ‘For All Mankind’ Legends Figure Out Its Future (Exclusive)
                As Artemis 2 flies around the Moon in real life, For All Mankind is looking well beyond. The Apple TV show is currently set on Mars, and everyone there has eyes looking even further into the cosmos. But how will they make that happen? Well, two women still on Earth seem to have the answer. For All Mankind is currently in the midst of its fifth season, and this week’s third episode, titled “Home,” is one of the biggest and most memorable yet. Part of that is that two of the show’s most iconic characters, Margo Madison (Wrenn Schmidt, who has been on the show since season one) and Aleida Rosales (Coral Peña, who has played the character since season two), are about to have a very important chat. One that io9 has an exclusive clip from. Check it out.

 https://youtu.be/gNlnf2JKIe8 To recap a bit, Margo, a former leader at NASA, is in jail for aiding Russia but still retains a relationship with Aleida, her former mentee and current CEO of Helios. They have regular discussions about what’s happening on Mars, and now, the problem is how to beat the competition to Titan, the largest moon of Saturn. And it’s Margo that gives Aleida an answer she never even thought of. Going back to the old ship, Sojourner. What happens from there? We won’t spoil it. But we love that this clip brings together two of the show’s best, all-time characters having a conversation that’s so crucial to where things are going. Can Helios and/or NASA bring Sojourner back to life and send it even further into space? What, if anything, will they find there if they do? And what’s next for Margo and Aleida, a duo that has had quite the relationship over the years?

 Trust us when we say you do not want to miss this week’s episode of For All Mankind. We’ll have more on it later this week.  Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.      #Watch #Mankind #Legends #Figure #Future #ExclusiveApple TV,Coral Peña,For All Mankind,Wrenn Schmidt

As Artemis 2 flies around the Moon in real life, For All Mankind is looking well beyond. The Apple TV show is currently set on Mars, and everyone there has eyes looking even further into the cosmos. But how will they make that happen? Well, two women still on Earth seem to have the answer.

For All Mankind is currently in the midst of its fifth season, and this week’s third episode, titled “Home,” is one of the biggest and most memorable yet. Part of that is that two of the show’s most iconic characters, Margo Madison (Wrenn Schmidt, who has been on the show since season one) and Aleida Rosales (Coral Peña, who has played the character since season two), are about to have a very important chat. One that io9 has an exclusive clip from. Check it out.

https://youtu.be/gNlnf2JKIe8

To recap a bit, Margo, a former leader at NASA, is in jail for aiding Russia but still retains a relationship with Aleida, her former mentee and current CEO of Helios. They have regular discussions about what’s happening on Mars, and now, the problem is how to beat the competition to Titan, the largest moon of Saturn. And it’s Margo that gives Aleida an answer she never even thought of. Going back to the old ship, Sojourner.

What happens from there? We won’t spoil it. But we love that this clip brings together two of the show’s best, all-time characters having a conversation that’s so crucial to where things are going. Can Helios and/or NASA bring Sojourner back to life and send it even further into space? What, if anything, will they find there if they do? And what’s next for Margo and Aleida, a duo that has had quite the relationship over the years?

Trust us when we say you do not want to miss this week’s episode of For All Mankind. We’ll have more on it later this week.

Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.

#Watch #Mankind #Legends #Figure #Future #ExclusiveApple TV,Coral Peña,For All Mankind,Wrenn Schmidt

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