To Chess and Beyond

To Chess and Beyond explores the deeper meaning of chess, the psychology, discipline and life principles hidden within the game.

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Let’s see how sharp your opening knowledge is.

Can you name this opening from the position in the image?

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Quick chess test.

Do you know the name of this opening just by looking at the position?

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Let’s test your opening knowledge.

Can you recognize the opening just by looking at this position?

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Final round of the FIDE Candidates 2026.

Sindarov is the official winner and will face Gukesh for the World title. A strong and consistent performance throughout the tournament.

Also worth highlighting the great performance by Anish Giri, who delivered a very solid event.

What did you think of this Candidates overall?

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It is official!

With the results of round 13 of the FIDE Candidates 2026, Sindarov will be the challenger for the World title.

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Round 12 results are in for the FIDE Candidates 2026.

Nothing changed at the top. Sindarov is still the leader, drawing against Nakamura.

Only 2 rounds left now. Are you already missing it?

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Round 11 brought no changes at the FIDE Candidates 2026.

All 4 games ended in draws.

Sindarov drew with Black against Caruana and keeps the lead.

Do you think anyone can still catch him?

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Round 10 results are in for the FIDE Candidates 2026.

Guess who was the only one to win in round 10?

Sindarov, beating Praggnanandhaa and extending his lead even further.

Do you think we already have the challenger, or is it still too soon?

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Quick update from round 9 of the FIDE Candidates 2026.

Giri beat Caruana, a surprise?

Sindarov drew with Black against Wei Yi.

From my perspective, things are still very open.

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Round 8 results are in for the FIDE Candidates 2026.

Today was a very exciting day. Nakamura got a win against Caruana, and Giri won against Praggnanandhaa.

Sindarov drew against Esipenko but is still the leader.

What do you think about the standings so far?

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The guy kept his word hum?!

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♟ Sindarov keeps his word 👀

During Media Day, 🇺🇿 Javokhir Sindarov wrote: “This year I will be in the Top 5.”

A few days later:
4 wins, 1 draw… and already #5 in the live ratings 📈

Some predictions age better than others.

Did you expect this start? 👇

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Round 7 results are in for the FIDE Candidates 2026.

Not the most exciting round, with 3 draws and a single win, this time for Wei Yi against Esipenko.

Next round we have Nakamura vs Caruana, hope we get some fireworks there.

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Round 6 results are in for the FIDE Candidates 2026.

Highlight goes to Sindarov for another win with Black, this time against Wei Yi.

What do you think of his run so far?

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Standings | After Round 5 | FIDE Candidates & Women's Candidates 2026

🇺🇿 Javokhir Sindarov maintains a full-point lead in the FIDE Candidates, while Kateryna Lagno, 🇨🇳 Zhu Jiner and 🇺🇦 Anna Muzychuk share the lead in the FIDE Women’s Candidates.

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Round 5 results are in for the FIDE Candidates 2026.

A super highlight for Sindarov, winning with Black against Nakamura. Caruana also won and is still very much alive in the race.

Are you surprised by the results so far?

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Standings | After Round 4 | FIDE Candidates & Women's Candidates 2026

🇺🇿 Javokhir Sindarov takes a full point lead in the FIDE Candidates, while 🇰🇿 Bibisara Assaubayeva and 🇺🇦 Anna Muzychuk share the lead in the FIDE Women’s Candidates.

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Round 4 results are in for the FIDE Candidates 2026.

Highlight goes to Sindarov’s victory over Caruana. Nakamura still has no wins so far.

Will Sindarov be the next World Championship challenger, or is it too soon to say?

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Standings | After Round 3 | FIDE Candidates & Women's Candidates 2026

🇺🇿 Javokhir Sindarov and 🇺🇸 Fabiano Caruana share the lead in the FIDE Candidates, while 🇰🇿 Bibisara Assaubayeva and Kateryna Lagno hold the joint lead in the FIDE Women’s Candidates.

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Round 3 results are in.

Highlights go to another win for Caruana, continuing his strong run, and to Sindarov, who secured an impressive victory with Black against Praggnanandhaa.

What are your thoughts on the tournament so far?

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Standings | After Round 2 | FIDE Candidates & Women's Candidates 2026

🇺🇿 Javokhir Sindarov, 🇺🇸 Fabiano Caruana, and 🇮🇳 Praggnanandhaa R stay in the lead after Round 2 ♟️

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