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Indian GM R Vaishali kept herself well in contention to claim the FIDE women’s candidates title after she claimed a draw against Tan Zhongyi in Round 13 on Tuesday.

Vaishali is in joint-lead with 7.5 points, alongside Bibisara, and will now face Lagno Kateryna in the final round on Wednesday.

Vaishali can clinch the title if she out-scores Bibisara on Wednesday and second-placed Zhu Jiner fails to win her tie.

Playing with the black pieces, Vaishali opted for a solid Queen’s Gambit Accepted. By move 15, the position was roughly equal, with Tan attempting to build pressure on the kingside, but Vaishali held firm with a sound defensive set-up.

ALSO READ: Check out all the updates from Round 13 as it happened

Tan later delivered a check with Qe8+, forcing Vaishali’s king to h7. Material remained level, but the position remained volatile with several pieces on the board.

However, with Vaishali’s knight finding strong outposts on d3 and f4, posing a growing threat to the kingside, Tan opted against taking further risks. The players soon repeated moves to agree to a draw by threefold repetition.

Vaishali appeared content with the result against the former World Champion, staying in title contention heading into the final round.

Published on Apr 14, 2026

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FIDE Candidates 2026, Women’s section: Vaishali draws with Tan as Bibisara joins her at top of table Indian GM R Vaishali kept herself well in contention to claim the FIDE women’s candidates title after she claimed a draw against Tan Zhongyi in Round 13 on Tuesday.Vaishali is in joint-lead with 7.5 points, alongside Bibisara, and will now face Lagno Kateryna in the final round on Wednesday.Vaishali can clinch the title if she out-scores Bibisara on Wednesday and second-placed Zhu Jiner fails to win her tie.Playing with the black pieces, Vaishali opted for a solid Queen’s Gambit Accepted. By move 15, the position was roughly equal, with Tan attempting to build pressure on the kingside, but Vaishali held firm with a sound defensive set-up.ALSO READ: Check out all the updates from Round 13 as it happenedTan later delivered a check with Qe8+, forcing Vaishali’s king to h7. Material remained level, but the position remained volatile with several pieces on the board.However, with Vaishali’s knight finding strong outposts on d3 and f4, posing a growing threat to the kingside, Tan opted against taking further risks. The players soon repeated moves to agree to a draw by threefold repetition.Vaishali appeared content with the result against the former World Champion, staying in title contention heading into the final round.Published on Apr 14, 2026 #FIDE #Candidates #Womens #section #Vaishali #draws #Tan #Bibisara #joins #top #table

April 14, 2026

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Indian GM R Vaishali kept herself well in contention to claim the FIDE women’s candidates title after she claimed a draw against Tan Zhongyi in Round 13 on Tuesday.
Vaishali is in joint-lead with 7.5 points, alongside Bibisara, and will now face Lagno Kateryna in the final round on Wednesday.
Vaishali can clinch the title if she out-scores Bibisara on Wednesday and second-placed Zhu Jiner fails to win her tie.
Playing with the black pieces, Vaishali opted for a solid Queen’s Gambit Accepted. By move 15, the position was roughly equal, with Tan attempting to build pressure on the kingside, but Vaishali held firm with a sound defensive set-up.
ALSO READ: Check out all the updates from Round 13 as it happened
Tan later delivered a check with Qe8+, forcing Vaishali’s king to h7. Material remained level, but the position remained volatile with several pieces on the board.
However, with Vaishali’s knight finding strong outposts on d3 and f4, posing a growing threat to the kingside, Tan opted against taking further risks. The players soon repeated moves to agree to a draw by threefold repetition.
Vaishali appeared content with the result against the former World Champion, staying in title contention heading into the final round.
Published on Apr 14, 2026

#FIDE #Candidates #Womens #section #Vaishali #draws #Tan #Bibisara #joins #top #table">FIDE Candidates 2026, Women’s section: Vaishali draws with Tan as Bibisara joins her at top of table

Indian GM R Vaishali kept herself well in contention to claim the FIDE women’s candidates title after she claimed a draw against Tan Zhongyi in Round 13 on Tuesday.

Vaishali is in joint-lead with 7.5 points, alongside Bibisara, and will now face Lagno Kateryna in the final round on Wednesday.

Vaishali can clinch the title if she out-scores Bibisara on Wednesday and second-placed Zhu Jiner fails to win her tie.

Playing with the black pieces, Vaishali opted for a solid Queen’s Gambit Accepted. By move 15, the position was roughly equal, with Tan attempting to build pressure on the kingside, but Vaishali held firm with a sound defensive set-up.

ALSO READ: Check out all the updates from Round 13 as it happened

Tan later delivered a check with Qe8+, forcing Vaishali’s king to h7. Material remained level, but the position remained volatile with several pieces on the board.

However, with Vaishali’s knight finding strong outposts on d3 and f4, posing a growing threat to the kingside, Tan opted against taking further risks. The players soon repeated moves to agree to a draw by threefold repetition.

Vaishali appeared content with the result against the former World Champion, staying in title contention heading into the final round.

Published on Apr 14, 2026

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Indian GM R Vaishali kept herself well in contention to claim the FIDE women’s candidates…

It was in stark contrast to his fifth-round outing, when Hikaru Nakamura (5.5) took over an hour for a single move, as his Round 12 clash against Open section leader Javokhir Sindarov (9) ended in a draw in under 45 minutes on Sunday. Anish Giri (7) was also held by Wei Yi (5.5), allowing Sindarov to head into the rest day on Monday with a two-point lead.

Sindarov opened with 1. d4, and the game soon transitioned into a Catalan-style setup with g3 and Bg2. Nakamura chose a solid theoretical line, conceding central space but gaining the bishop pair.

Between moves nine and 26, the players exchanged queens and most of the minor pieces. By move 26 (Rd1 Rxd1), the position had been stripped of its major attacking potential. Sindarov held a slightly better king position, but Nakamura’s bishops provided sufficient compensation.

With little scope for progress, both players shuffled their pieces before agreeing to a draw.

On the other board, GM Anish saw a golden opportunity to climb the standings slip through his fingers. Dominating much of the mid-game, Giri steered the match into a highly favourable endgame where a full point seemed inevitable. His strategic pressure forced Wei Yi into a desperate defensive shell.

ALSO READ: Check out what happened in Round 12 as it happened in the live blog

However, the tide turned during the frantic final scramble. Under severe time pressure, Giri fumbled his advantage by failing to find the clinical killing blow.

Instead of tightening the noose, a series of repetitive checks allowed Wei Yi to escape. By move 77, with neither side able to break the deadlock, Giri was forced to settle for a frustrating draw via threefold repetition.

Other results saw India’s R. Praggnanandhaa draw against Andrey Esipenko, while Matthias Bluebaum held Fabiano Caruana to a draw.

Published on Apr 12, 2026

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FIDE Candidates 2026 Open Section: Sindarov plays a quick draw with Nakamura to extend lead in standings It was in stark contrast to his fifth-round outing, when Hikaru Nakamura (5.5) took over an hour for a single move, as his Round 12 clash against Open section leader Javokhir Sindarov (9) ended in a draw in under 45 minutes on Sunday. Anish Giri (7) was also held by Wei Yi (5.5), allowing Sindarov to head into the rest day on Monday with a two-point lead.Sindarov opened with 1. d4, and the game soon transitioned into a Catalan-style setup with g3 and Bg2. Nakamura chose a solid theoretical line, conceding central space but gaining the bishop pair.Between moves nine and 26, the players exchanged queens and most of the minor pieces. By move 26 (Rd1 Rxd1), the position had been stripped of its major attacking potential. Sindarov held a slightly better king position, but Nakamura’s bishops provided sufficient compensation.With little scope for progress, both players shuffled their pieces before agreeing to a draw.On the other board, GM Anish saw a golden opportunity to climb the standings slip through his fingers. Dominating much of the mid-game, Giri steered the match into a highly favourable endgame where a full point seemed inevitable. His strategic pressure forced Wei Yi into a desperate defensive shell.ALSO READ: Check out what happened in Round 12 as it happened in the live blogHowever, the tide turned during the frantic final scramble. Under severe time pressure, Giri fumbled his advantage by failing to find the clinical killing blow.Instead of tightening the noose, a series of repetitive checks allowed Wei Yi to escape. By move 77, with neither side able to break the deadlock, Giri was forced to settle for a frustrating draw via threefold repetition.Other results saw India’s R. Praggnanandhaa draw against Andrey Esipenko, while Matthias Bluebaum held Fabiano Caruana to a draw.Published on Apr 12, 2026 #FIDE #Candidates #Open #Section #Sindarov #plays #quick #draw #Nakamura #extend #lead #standings

April 12, 2026

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It was in stark contrast to his fifth-round outing, when Hikaru Nakamura (5.5) took over an hour for a single move, as his Round 12 clash against Open section leader Javokhir Sindarov (9) ended in a draw in under 45 minutes on Sunday. Anish Giri (7) was also held by Wei Yi (5.5), allowing Sindarov to head into the rest day on Monday with a two-point lead.
Sindarov opened with 1. d4, and the game soon transitioned into a Catalan-style setup with g3 and Bg2. Nakamura chose a solid theoretical line, conceding central space but gaining the bishop pair.
Between moves nine and 26, the players exchanged queens and most of the minor pieces. By move 26 (Rd1 Rxd1), the position had been stripped of its major attacking potential. Sindarov held a slightly better king position, but Nakamura’s bishops provided sufficient compensation.
With little scope for progress, both players shuffled their pieces before agreeing to a draw.
On the other board, GM Anish saw a golden opportunity to climb the standings slip through his fingers. Dominating much of the mid-game, Giri steered the match into a highly favourable endgame where a full point seemed inevitable. His strategic pressure forced Wei Yi into a desperate defensive shell.
ALSO READ: Check out what happened in Round 12 as it happened in the live blog
However, the tide turned during the frantic final scramble. Under severe time pressure, Giri fumbled his advantage by failing to find the clinical killing blow.
Instead of tightening the noose, a series of repetitive checks allowed Wei Yi to escape. By move 77, with neither side able to break the deadlock, Giri was forced to settle for a frustrating draw via threefold repetition.
Other results saw India’s R. Praggnanandhaa draw against Andrey Esipenko, while Matthias Bluebaum held Fabiano Caruana to a draw.
Published on Apr 12, 2026

#FIDE #Candidates #Open #Section #Sindarov #plays #quick #draw #Nakamura #extend #lead #standings">FIDE Candidates 2026 Open Section: Sindarov plays a quick draw with Nakamura to extend lead in standings

It was in stark contrast to his fifth-round outing, when Hikaru Nakamura (5.5) took over an hour for a single move, as his Round 12 clash against Open section leader Javokhir Sindarov (9) ended in a draw in under 45 minutes on Sunday. Anish Giri (7) was also held by Wei Yi (5.5), allowing Sindarov to head into the rest day on Monday with a two-point lead.

Sindarov opened with 1. d4, and the game soon transitioned into a Catalan-style setup with g3 and Bg2. Nakamura chose a solid theoretical line, conceding central space but gaining the bishop pair.

Between moves nine and 26, the players exchanged queens and most of the minor pieces. By move 26 (Rd1 Rxd1), the position had been stripped of its major attacking potential. Sindarov held a slightly better king position, but Nakamura’s bishops provided sufficient compensation.

With little scope for progress, both players shuffled their pieces before agreeing to a draw.

On the other board, GM Anish saw a golden opportunity to climb the standings slip through his fingers. Dominating much of the mid-game, Giri steered the match into a highly favourable endgame where a full point seemed inevitable. His strategic pressure forced Wei Yi into a desperate defensive shell.

ALSO READ: Check out what happened in Round 12 as it happened in the live blog

However, the tide turned during the frantic final scramble. Under severe time pressure, Giri fumbled his advantage by failing to find the clinical killing blow.

Instead of tightening the noose, a series of repetitive checks allowed Wei Yi to escape. By move 77, with neither side able to break the deadlock, Giri was forced to settle for a frustrating draw via threefold repetition.

Other results saw India’s R. Praggnanandhaa draw against Andrey Esipenko, while Matthias Bluebaum held Fabiano Caruana to a draw.

Published on Apr 12, 2026

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It was in stark contrast to his fifth-round outing, when Hikaru Nakamura (5.5) took over…

It was in stark contrast to his fifth-round outing, when Hikaru Nakamura took over an hour for a single move, as his Round 12 clash against Open section leader Javokhir Sindarov (nine points) ended in a draw in under 45 minutes on Sunday.

Sindarov opened with 1. d4, and the game soon transitioned into a Catalan-style setup with g3 and Bg2. Nakamura chose a solid theoretical line, conceding central space but gaining the bishop pair.

Between moves nine and 26, the players exchanged queens and most of the minor pieces. By move 26 (Rd1 Rxd1), the position had been stripped of its major attacking potential. Sindarov held a slightly better king position, but Nakamura’s bishops provided sufficient compensation.

With little scope for progress, both players shuffled their pieces before agreeing to a draw.

More to follow…

Published on Apr 12, 2026

#FIDE #Candidates #Open #Section #Sindarov #plays #quick #draw #Nakamura #extends #lead #standings">

FIDE Candidates 2026 Open Section: Sindarov plays a quick draw with Nakamura to extends lead in standings It was in stark contrast to his fifth-round outing, when Hikaru Nakamura took over an hour for a single move, as his Round 12 clash against Open section leader Javokhir Sindarov (nine points) ended in a draw in under 45 minutes on Sunday.Sindarov opened with 1. d4, and the game soon transitioned into a Catalan-style setup with g3 and Bg2. Nakamura chose a solid theoretical line, conceding central space but gaining the bishop pair.Between moves nine and 26, the players exchanged queens and most of the minor pieces. By move 26 (Rd1 Rxd1), the position had been stripped of its major attacking potential. Sindarov held a slightly better king position, but Nakamura’s bishops provided sufficient compensation.With little scope for progress, both players shuffled their pieces before agreeing to a draw.More to follow…Published on Apr 12, 2026 #FIDE #Candidates #Open #Section #Sindarov #plays #quick #draw #Nakamura #extends #lead #standings

April 12, 2026

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It was in stark contrast to his fifth-round outing, when Hikaru Nakamura took over an hour for a single move, as his Round 12 clash against Open section leader Javokhir Sindarov (nine points) ended in a draw in under 45 minutes on Sunday.
Sindarov opened with 1. d4, and the game soon transitioned into a Catalan-style setup with g3 and Bg2. Nakamura chose a solid theoretical line, conceding central space but gaining the bishop pair.
Between moves nine and 26, the players exchanged queens and most of the minor pieces. By move 26 (Rd1 Rxd1), the position had been stripped of its major attacking potential. Sindarov held a slightly better king position, but Nakamura’s bishops provided sufficient compensation.
With little scope for progress, both players shuffled their pieces before agreeing to a draw.
More to follow…
Published on Apr 12, 2026

#FIDE #Candidates #Open #Section #Sindarov #plays #quick #draw #Nakamura #extends #lead #standings">FIDE Candidates 2026 Open Section: Sindarov plays a quick draw with Nakamura to extends lead in standings

It was in stark contrast to his fifth-round outing, when Hikaru Nakamura took over an hour for a single move, as his Round 12 clash against Open section leader Javokhir Sindarov (nine points) ended in a draw in under 45 minutes on Sunday.

Sindarov opened with 1. d4, and the game soon transitioned into a Catalan-style setup with g3 and Bg2. Nakamura chose a solid theoretical line, conceding central space but gaining the bishop pair.

Between moves nine and 26, the players exchanged queens and most of the minor pieces. By move 26 (Rd1 Rxd1), the position had been stripped of its major attacking potential. Sindarov held a slightly better king position, but Nakamura’s bishops provided sufficient compensation.

With little scope for progress, both players shuffled their pieces before agreeing to a draw.

More to follow…

Published on Apr 12, 2026

#FIDE #Candidates #Open #Section #Sindarov #plays #quick #draw #Nakamura #extends #lead #standings

It was in stark contrast to his fifth-round outing, when Hikaru Nakamura took over an…

FIDE Chess Candidates 2026 Live, Round 14: Vaishali takes on Lagno with eyes on title, women’s section heads for final day drama
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READ LATERWelcome to Sportstar’s coverage of the fourteenth round of the FIDE Candidates 2026 tournament happening in Cyprus on Wednesday.R Praggnanandhaa (White) vs Hikaru Nakamura (Black)R Vaishali (White) vs Lagno Kateryna (Black)Divya Deshmukh (White) vs Bibisara Assaubayeva (Black)April 15, 2026 17:59
Does Zhu Jiner have a chance
Anna Muzychuk, who entered the tournament as a replacement for Koneru Humpy, will take on Zhu Jiner, who is in title contention. April 15, 2026 17:51
Will Sindarov’s help propel Bibisara to the World Title
April 15, 2026 17:48
Vishy Anand’s pick
In a video posted by FIDE, five-time World Champion, GM Viswanathan Anand was seen picking D Gukesh over Javokhir Sindarov for the World Chess Championship title.April 15, 2026 17:46
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April 15, 2026 17:44
Divya Deshmukh vs Bibisara
Divya takes on Bibisara and aims for a victory to end her campaign on a good note, and her win could also help Vaishali win the title today. April 15, 2026 17:41
Read how Vaishali can win the title today
R Vaishali in FIDE Women’s Candidates 2026: Full title scenarios explained ahead of final roundGrandmaster R Vaishali is within reach of becoming the first Indian to win the FIDE Women’s Candidates title, heading into the final round on Wednesday.April 15, 2026 17:35
Tiebreaks if needed tomorrow
If both Vaishali and Assaubayeva win their respective matches, they will head to a playoff tiebreaker on Thursday. Click here to read moreApril 15, 2026 17:34
Big day for R Vaishali
If Vaishali beats Lagno Kateryna and Bibisara Assaubayeva draws or loses, Vaishali wins the tournament and will become the first Indian to win the women’s section. April 15, 2026 17:32
Women’s section pairings for today
Anna Muzychuk — Zhu JinerAleksandra Goryachkina — Tan ZhongyiVaishali Rameshbabu — Kateryna LagnoDivya Deshmukh — Bibisara AssaubayevaApril 15, 2026 17:32
Open section pairings for today
Andrey Esipenko — Fabiano CaruanaPraggnanandhaa R — Hikaru NakamuraMatthias Bluebaum — Anish GiriJavokhir Sindarov — Wei YiApril 15, 2026 17:31
It is the final round!
Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s coverage of Round 14 of FIDE Candidates 2026. Published on Apr 15, 2026 #FIDE #Chess #Candidates #Live #Vaishali #takes #Lagno #eyes #title #womens #section #heads #final #day #drama

Praggnanandhaa vs Javokhir Sindarov Highlights: FIDE Chess Candidates Round 10 updates Javokhir Sindarov defeated R Praggnanandhaa in Round 10, extending his lead at the top of the table.
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Javokhir Sindarov defeated R Praggnanandhaa in Round 10, extending his lead at the top of the table.
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April 12, 2026

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FIDE Candidates 2026: Check out all live updates from Round 12 of the Candidates tournament happening in Cyprus on Sunday.

Updated : Apr 12, 2026 17:49 IST

Welcome to Sportstar’s coverage of the twelfth round of the FIDE Candidates 2026 tournament happening in Cyprus on Saturday.

R Praggnanandhaa (Black) vs Andrey Esipenko (White) – R 12 Board

R Vaishali (White) vs Zhu Jiner (Black) – R 12 Board

Divya Deshmukh (White) vs Tan Zhongyi (Black) – R 12 Board

April 12, 2026 17:49
Hikaru Nakamura records second-longest move in FIDE Candidates history
Hikaru Nakamura records second-longest move in FIDE Candidates history during loss vs Javokhir Sindarov
American GM Hikaru Nakamura spent over one hour to make a move during a FIDE Candidates 2026 match against Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov on Friday in Cyprus.
April 12, 2026 17:49
Sindarov leads the open section
Sindarov and Nakamura’s clash earlier in the tournament would be remembered for Nakamura taking more than an hour to make a move, a record in itself. It’d be interesting to see whether the Uzbekistan GM bags another victory that almost wins him the Candidates title or whether Nakamura pulls off an upset.
April 12, 2026 17:46
Can Divya pick a win tonight
Divya Deshmukh is placed seventh in the standings and will face Tan Zhongyi, against whom she had drawn earlier in the tournament.
April 12, 2026 17:37
Earlier in the tournament
Zhu Jiner defeated Vaishali in Round five. Today, Vaishali will play with the White pieces, looking to consolidate her lead heading into the rest day tomorrow.
April 12, 2026 17:36
Important match for Vaishali today
R Vaishali leads the tournament with 7/11 points after a Round 11 victory over Aleksandra Goryachkina yesterday, holding a one-point advantage over the chasing pack, which includes today’s opponent, Zhu Jiner.
April 12, 2026 17:34
Women’s section pairings for today
Anna Muzychuk — Aleksandra Goryachkina
Vaishali Rameshbabu — Zhu Jiner
Divya Deshmukh — Tan Zhongyi
Bibisara Assaubayeva — Kateryna Lagno
April 12, 2026 17:34
Open section pairings for Round 12 today
Andrey Esipenko — Praggnanandhaa R
Matthias Bluebaum — Fabiano Caruana
Javokhir Sindarov — Hikaru Nakamura
Wei Yi — Anish Giri
April 12, 2026 17:33
It is Round 12 today
Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s coverage of the FIDE Candidates 2026 taking place in Cyprus.

Published on Apr 12, 2026

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FIDE Candidates 2026: Check out all live updates from Round 12 of the Candidates tournament happening in Cyprus on Sunday.

Updated : Apr 12, 2026 17:49 IST

Welcome to Sportstar’s coverage of the twelfth round of the FIDE Candidates 2026 tournament happening in Cyprus on Saturday.

R Praggnanandhaa (Black) vs Andrey Esipenko (White) – R 12 Board

R Vaishali (White) vs Zhu Jiner (Black) – R 12 Board

Divya Deshmukh (White) vs Tan Zhongyi (Black) – R 12 Board

April 12, 2026 17:49
Hikaru Nakamura records second-longest move in FIDE Candidates history
Hikaru Nakamura records second-longest move in FIDE Candidates history during loss vs Javokhir Sindarov
American GM Hikaru Nakamura spent over one hour to make a move during a FIDE Candidates 2026 match against Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov on Friday in Cyprus.
April 12, 2026 17:49
Sindarov leads the open section
Sindarov and Nakamura’s clash earlier in the tournament would be remembered for Nakamura taking more than an hour to make a move, a record in itself. It’d be interesting to see whether the Uzbekistan GM bags another victory that almost wins him the Candidates title or whether Nakamura pulls off an upset.
April 12, 2026 17:46
Can Divya pick a win tonight
Divya Deshmukh is placed seventh in the standings and will face Tan Zhongyi, against whom she had drawn earlier in the tournament.
April 12, 2026 17:37
Earlier in the tournament
Zhu Jiner defeated Vaishali in Round five. Today, Vaishali will play with the White pieces, looking to consolidate her lead heading into the rest day tomorrow.
April 12, 2026 17:36
Important match for Vaishali today
R Vaishali leads the tournament with 7/11 points after a Round 11 victory over Aleksandra Goryachkina yesterday, holding a one-point advantage over the chasing pack, which includes today’s opponent, Zhu Jiner.
April 12, 2026 17:34
Women’s section pairings for today
Anna Muzychuk — Aleksandra Goryachkina
Vaishali Rameshbabu — Zhu Jiner
Divya Deshmukh — Tan Zhongyi
Bibisara Assaubayeva — Kateryna Lagno
April 12, 2026 17:34
Open section pairings for Round 12 today
Andrey Esipenko — Praggnanandhaa R
Matthias Bluebaum — Fabiano Caruana
Javokhir Sindarov — Hikaru Nakamura
Wei Yi — Anish Giri
April 12, 2026 17:33
It is Round 12 today
Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s coverage of the FIDE Candidates 2026 taking place in Cyprus.

Published on Apr 12, 2026

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FIDE Candidates 2026: Check out all live updates from Round 12 of the Candidates tournament…

Javokhir Sindarov defeated R Praggnanandhaa in Round 10, extending his lead at the top of the table. | Photo Credit: YoavNis/FIDE

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April 9, 2026

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Javokhir Sindarov defeated R Praggnanandhaa in Round 10, extending his lead at the top of the table. | Photo Credit: YoavNis/FIDE

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Javokhir Sindarov defeated R Praggnanandhaa in Round 10, extending his lead at the top of the table. | Photo Credit: YoavNis/FIDE

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Javokhir Sindarov defeated R Praggnanandhaa in Round 10, extending his lead at the top of…

Grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov returned to winning ways, completing a double over R. Praggnanandhaa to extend his sole lead in the Open section of the ongoing FIDE Candidates 2026 in Cyprus on Thursday.

Anish Giri’s draw against Hikaru Nakamura helped Sindarov open up a two-point gap heading into the rest day on Friday.

Praggnanandhaa started well, but a decisive error on move 22, when he played Bd7, proved costly. Instead of consolidating, the move allowed Sindarov to intensify pressure on the king and along the f-file.

Sindarov capitalised immediately with 23. Rf7, a knockout blow that forced matters. He followed it up with a temporary exchange sacrifice to drag the Black king into the open.

With 25. Qf4+ Kg7 and 28. Qxd7, Sindarov seized complete control, maintaining the initiative with a series of checks. He later activated his rooks, leaving Praggnanandhaa neutralised and without counterplay.

ALSO READ: Check out updates from Round 10 of the ongoing FIDE Candidates 2026

Sindarov maintained his grip on the position as Praggnanandhaa resigned in a lost position.

In the women’s section, R. Vaishali absorbed Anna Muzychuk’s kingside push with timely exchanges and central breaks, simplifying into a balanced endgame to secure a draw.

In the middlegame, Vaishali centralised her bishop and opened the kingside on her terms rather than defending passively.

Between 37. f5+ Kf7 and 38. Kf4 d5, she neutralised White’s pawn breaks while keeping her king safe.

Towards the end, the position was fully equalised, and any attempt to push would have risked overextension, as the game ended in a draw.

Published on Apr 09, 2026

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FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026, Round 10: Sindarov punishes Praggnanandhaa’s slip to stay clear at the top; Vaishali draws with Muzychuk Grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov returned to winning ways, completing a double over R. Praggnanandhaa to extend his sole lead in the Open section of the ongoing FIDE Candidates 2026 in Cyprus on Thursday.Anish Giri’s draw against Hikaru Nakamura helped Sindarov open up a two-point gap heading into the rest day on Friday.Praggnanandhaa started well, but a decisive error on move 22, when he played Bd7, proved costly. Instead of consolidating, the move allowed Sindarov to intensify pressure on the king and along the f-file.Sindarov capitalised immediately with 23. Rf7, a knockout blow that forced matters. He followed it up with a temporary exchange sacrifice to drag the Black king into the open.With 25. Qf4+ Kg7 and 28. Qxd7, Sindarov seized complete control, maintaining the initiative with a series of checks. He later activated his rooks, leaving Praggnanandhaa neutralised and without counterplay.ALSO READ: Check out updates from Round 10 of the ongoing FIDE Candidates 2026Sindarov maintained his grip on the position as Praggnanandhaa resigned in a lost position.In the women’s section, R. Vaishali absorbed Anna Muzychuk’s kingside push with timely exchanges and central breaks, simplifying into a balanced endgame to secure a draw.In the middlegame, Vaishali centralised her bishop and opened the kingside on her terms rather than defending passively.Between 37. f5+ Kf7 and 38. Kf4 d5, she neutralised White’s pawn breaks while keeping her king safe.Towards the end, the position was fully equalised, and any attempt to push would have risked overextension, as the game ended in a draw.Published on Apr 09, 2026 #FIDE #Candidates #Tournament #Sindarov #punishes #Praggnanandhaas #slip #stay #clear #top #Vaishali #draws #Muzychuk

April 9, 2026

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Grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov returned to winning ways, completing a double over R. Praggnanandhaa to extend his sole lead in the Open section of the ongoing FIDE Candidates 2026 in Cyprus on Thursday.
Anish Giri’s draw against Hikaru Nakamura helped Sindarov open up a two-point gap heading into the rest day on Friday.
Praggnanandhaa started well, but a decisive error on move 22, when he played Bd7, proved costly. Instead of consolidating, the move allowed Sindarov to intensify pressure on the king and along the f-file.
Sindarov capitalised immediately with 23. Rf7, a knockout blow that forced matters. He followed it up with a temporary exchange sacrifice to drag the Black king into the open.
With 25. Qf4+ Kg7 and 28. Qxd7, Sindarov seized complete control, maintaining the initiative with a series of checks. He later activated his rooks, leaving Praggnanandhaa neutralised and without counterplay.
ALSO READ: Check out updates from Round 10 of the ongoing FIDE Candidates 2026
Sindarov maintained his grip on the position as Praggnanandhaa resigned in a lost position.
In the women’s section, R. Vaishali absorbed Anna Muzychuk’s kingside push with timely exchanges and central breaks, simplifying into a balanced endgame to secure a draw.
In the middlegame, Vaishali centralised her bishop and opened the kingside on her terms rather than defending passively.
Between 37. f5+ Kf7 and 38. Kf4 d5, she neutralised White’s pawn breaks while keeping her king safe.
Towards the end, the position was fully equalised, and any attempt to push would have risked overextension, as the game ended in a draw.
Published on Apr 09, 2026

#FIDE #Candidates #Tournament #Sindarov #punishes #Praggnanandhaas #slip #stay #clear #top #Vaishali #draws #Muzychuk">FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026, Round 10: Sindarov punishes Praggnanandhaa’s slip to stay clear at the top; Vaishali draws with Muzychuk

Grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov returned to winning ways, completing a double over R. Praggnanandhaa to extend his sole lead in the Open section of the ongoing FIDE Candidates 2026 in Cyprus on Thursday.

Anish Giri’s draw against Hikaru Nakamura helped Sindarov open up a two-point gap heading into the rest day on Friday.

Praggnanandhaa started well, but a decisive error on move 22, when he played Bd7, proved costly. Instead of consolidating, the move allowed Sindarov to intensify pressure on the king and along the f-file.

Sindarov capitalised immediately with 23. Rf7, a knockout blow that forced matters. He followed it up with a temporary exchange sacrifice to drag the Black king into the open.

With 25. Qf4+ Kg7 and 28. Qxd7, Sindarov seized complete control, maintaining the initiative with a series of checks. He later activated his rooks, leaving Praggnanandhaa neutralised and without counterplay.

ALSO READ: Check out updates from Round 10 of the ongoing FIDE Candidates 2026

Sindarov maintained his grip on the position as Praggnanandhaa resigned in a lost position.

In the women’s section, R. Vaishali absorbed Anna Muzychuk’s kingside push with timely exchanges and central breaks, simplifying into a balanced endgame to secure a draw.

In the middlegame, Vaishali centralised her bishop and opened the kingside on her terms rather than defending passively.

Between 37. f5+ Kf7 and 38. Kf4 d5, she neutralised White’s pawn breaks while keeping her king safe.

Towards the end, the position was fully equalised, and any attempt to push would have risked overextension, as the game ended in a draw.

Published on Apr 09, 2026

#FIDE #Candidates #Tournament #Sindarov #punishes #Praggnanandhaas #slip #stay #clear #top #Vaishali #draws #Muzychuk

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