Chess NewsApril 14, 2026
European Individual Chess Championship 2026 Update on April 14
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Robert Hovhannisyan, Isik Can, Jonas Buhl Bjerre, and Aydin Suleymanli are all listed on 5.0/7, which means the event still has a compact lead group rather than a runaway favorite.

Round 13 did not produce a dramatic late collapse, a miracle comeback, or a last-second swing at the top; instead, it confirmed that Sindarov has been the strongest and most consistent player in the field.

FIDE Candidates 2026 Standings Update on April 14: Sindarov Leads, Giri Chases, and Round 13 Could Decide Everything