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Gukesh Refuses to Predict FIDE Candidates 2026 Winner, Awaits 'Great Match'

D Gukesh will face the winner of the Fide Candidates 2026 in the World Chess Championship. Image: Fide

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Firstpost•29-03-2026, 06:00

Gukesh Refuses to Predict FIDE Candidates 2026 Winner, Awaits 'Great Match'

•World Champion D Gukesh declined to name a favorite for the FIDE Candidates 2026, stating he doesn't like making predictions.
•Gukesh expressed anticipation for a "great match" against whoever emerges victorious from the Candidates tournament.
•The FIDE Candidates 2026, starting March 29 in Cyprus, will determine Gukesh's next challenger for the World Chess Championship.
•R Praggnanandhaa is the sole Indian male player competing, alongside international chess stars like Fabiano Caruana and Hikaru Nakamura.
•Gukesh previously stated he would prefer to face Praggnanandhaa in an "Indian clash" for the World Championship.

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