FIDE Chess Candidates 2026 Highlights, Round 1: Praggnanandhaa Beats Anish Giri, Caruana Trumps Nakamura; Divya, Vaishali Secure Draws

Indian players at FIDE Candidates 2026: Pairings, schedule for Praggnanandhaa, Vaishali and Divya

Here is everything you need to know about the pairings and schedule for all the Indian players set to be featured at the 2026 FIDE Candidates tournament.

Caruana, Praggnanandhaa share lead after Round 1 of Candidates Tournament

Paphos (Cyprus), Mar 30 (PTI) Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa kicked off his campaign at the prestigious Candidates Tournament by breaking through the defenses of Dutchman Anish Giri to secure a full point and now shares the lead after the first round with American GM Fabiano Caruana and Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov here. In an eventful first round, World Cup champion Sindarov showcased his excellent tactical skill to turn the tables on Ru…