Hans Niemann Picks Fabiano Caruana as FIDE Candidates Favorite: 'He's Clearly the Best'

• American Grandmaster Hans Niemann backs compatriot Fabiano Caruana to win the FIDE Candidates 2026.
• Niemann considers Caruana the most consistent and strongest player among the qualified candidates.
• He gives Caruana a 70-75% chance of defeating world champion Gukesh Dommaraju in a potential World Championship match.
• Niemann names Javokhir Sindarov as his second favorite and Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa as his third choice.
• The FIDE Candidates 2026 will take place from March 28 to April 16 in Cyprus.