Chess NewsApril 9, 2026
FIDE Candidates 2026 Round 10 Pairings: the day the tournament starts to feel very real
DeepBlunder
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A complete guide to how the European Individual Chess Championship works, why it matters for ambitious players, and why it is one of the most useful tournaments for serious chess fans to follow.

Round 11 of the FIDE Candidates 2026 arrives after the rest day in Cyprus, with Fabiano Caruana facing tournament leader Javokhir Sindarov in the game that could reshape the entire event.

The FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 is one of the most important events in the chess calendar, and this year it is being played in Cyprus from March 28 to April 16.