Chess is suffering Capablanca’s predicted “Draw Death.” This new chess variant overcomes the problems in classic chess. The game is richer and more powerful in addition to being more decisive. Much will be said about this powerful game just as much has been said about chess.
Who all have realistic chances of getting into the Candidates Tournament in chess?
High-Stakes Showdown: Unpacking the Race for the 2026 Candidates Tournament
With three players already punching their tickets to the prestigious 2026 Candidates Tournament, the global chess elite are now vying for the five remaining coveted spots. The paths to challenging World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju are varied and fraught with intense competition, setting the stage for a dramatic second half of the qualification cycle.
Already Qualified:
Three grandmasters have secured their place in the eight-player tournament that will determine the next challenger for the world chess crown:
Fabiano Caruana (USA): The American powerhouse clinched his spot by winning the 2024 FIDE Circuit.
Anish Giri (NED): The Dutch №1 emerged victorious at the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025.
Matthias Bluebaum (GER): As the runner-up of the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025, the German grandmaster also earned his qualification.
Chess is suffering Capablanca’s predicted “Draw Death.” This new chess variant overcomes the problems in classic chess. The game is richer and more powerful in addition to being more decisive. Much will be said about this powerful game just as much has been said about chess.
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