April 27, 2026

FIDE Circuit 2025

Chess | 'It's now time to ...': R Praggnanandhaa opens up after becoming first Indian to qualify for Candidates 2026

Chess | ‘It’s now time to …’: R Praggnanandhaa opens up after becoming first Indian to qualify for Candidates 2026 | Chess News

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Chennai: Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa with his mother R Nagalakshmi after winning the Wijk aan Zee Masters 2025 (PTI Photo)( Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa has qualified for the 2026 Candidates Tournament after winning the FIDE Circuit 2025. The achievement comes following his recent performance at the London Chess Classic, despite a disappointing result at the…

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Chess | R Praggnanandhaa creates history, becomes first Indian to qualify for Candidates 2026

Chess | R Praggnanandhaa creates history, becomes first Indian to qualify for Candidates 2026 | Chess News

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India’s Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa (FIDE/Eteri Kublashvili) Indian Grandmaster (GM) R Praggnanandhaa has secured his spot in the Candidates 2026 tournament by winning the FIDE Circuit 2025, becoming the only male player to represent India.The Chennai-based Grandmaster has demonstrated exceptional performance throughout the year, securing victories at multiple prestigious tournaments, including the Wijk Aan Zee Masters,…

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