Chess NewsApril 9, 2026
FIDE Candidates 2026 Round 10 Pairings: the day the tournament starts to feel very real
DeepBlunder
12 min read

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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.

The FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 will decide who challenges world champion Gukesh D. Explore the players, format, schedule, predictions, and key storylines shaping chess this April.