Candidates 2026 Line-up: Full list of qualified players after Sindarov Wei Yi & Esipenko confirm qualification via FIDE World Cup

Sindarov, Wei Yi and Esipenko qualified via the FIDE World Cup 2025 route, having finished in the top three positions.
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Sindarov and Wei Yi Triumph in Chess Showdown, Securing Candidates Spots

Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov and China's Wei Yi claimed their places in the FIDE World Cup final after winning semifinals, ...

Andrey Esipenko bags 3rd Candidates slot from Chess World Cup

Andrey Esipenko secured a spot in the Candidates tournament by winning the third-place playoff at the Chess World Cup.
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Which players earned spots to Candidates 2026 through FIDE Chess World Cup?

Unfortunately, no Indian player managed secure a Candidates 2026 berth from the home edition of FIDE Chess World Cup.

Firouzja and Abdusattorov Chase 2026 Candidates Spot at High-Stakes 2025 London Chess Classic

Britain's most prestigious chess event, the XTX Markets London Chess Classic, returns this month with a world-class field and high stakes at Arsenal FC's Emirates Stadium. The 15th edition, set for No ...