Hans Niemann Dominates Paris Chess Match, Leads Awonder Liang 5–3 With Four Games to Go
Hans Niemann is in commanding form at the Blitz Society in Paris, leading Awonder Liang 5–3 after eight games of their 12-game classical chess match. With two wins and six draws, Niemann has outperformed expectations while Liang has left crucial points on the board. Four games remain. Here is the full story.
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1 day ago • 5 min read
Sindarov on the Brink: One Win Away From the Title Match as Women's Candidates Race Hits Boiling Point
Javokhir Sindarov moved to within touching distance of a World Chess Championship match berth after securing a quick draw against Hikaru Nakamura in Round 12 of the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament. With two rounds remaining and a two-point lead, the Uzbek grandmaster is firmly in control. In the women's section, Zhu Jiner won to join Vaishali Rameshbabu at the top of the standings.
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2 days ago • 5 min read
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Sindarov Wins 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament, Earns World Championship Shot vs Gukesh
Javokhir Sindarov made history at the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament, clinching the title with a round to spare and earning the right to challenge World Champion Gukesh D in what will be the youngest World Chess Championship match ever played. The 21-year-old Uzbek star, once a self-confessed Counter-Strike addict who nearly abandoned chess altogether, delivered a commanding performance across 13 gruelling rounds — finishing two full points clear of the field.
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Hans Niemann Dominates Paris Chess Match, Leads Awonder Liang 5–3 With Four Games to Go
Hans Niemann is in commanding form at the Blitz Society in Paris, leading Awonder Liang 5–3 after eight games of their 12-game classical chess match. With two wins and six draws, Niemann has outperformed expectations while Liang has left crucial points on the board. Four games remain. Here is the full story.
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1 day ago • 5 min read
Sindarov on the Brink: One Win Away From the Title Match as Women's Candidates Race Hits Boiling Point
Javokhir Sindarov moved to within touching distance of a World Chess Championship match berth after securing a quick draw against Hikaru Nakamura in Round 12 of the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament. With two rounds remaining and a two-point lead, the Uzbek grandmaster is firmly in control. In the women's section, Zhu Jiner won to join Vaishali Rameshbabu at the top of the standings.
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2 days ago • 5 min read