Candidates
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Matthias Bluebaum In-Depth Interview: From Underdog to FIDE Candidates
Few expected it, but Matthias Bluebaum has written one of the most inspiring stories in recent chess history. The 27-year-old...
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What Does Carlsen Say About Anish Giri Qualifying for Candidates 2026?
Magnus Carlsen didn’t hold back when asked about Anish Giri’s path to the 2026 Candidates. Speaking after his latest Title...
Players
Matthias Bluebaum’s Road to the 2026 Candidates: From German Prodigy to World Title Contender
On September 15, 2025, in the closing moments of the FIDE Grand Swiss in Samarkand, German grandmaster Matthias Bluebaum secured...
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Who’s In the 2026 Candidates? Giri and Bluebaum Join Caruana After Grand Swiss
The 2026 Candidates Tournament lineup is starting to take shape. After Fabiano Caruana qualified earlier through the FIDE Circuit, two...
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The Controversies Around Candidates Qualification in Recent Years (2018–2026)
The Candidates Tournament decides who plays for the world chess title, so every seat is precious—and sometimes disputed. Over the...
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How the Candidates Tournament Works (Step by Step)
The Candidates Tournament is one of the most important events in chess. Every two years, it determines who will challenge...
