Praggnanandhaa Resumes Chase of Leader Sindarov in Candidates 2026 After Rest Day

• Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa resumes his campaign in Candidates 2026, aiming to catch leader Javokhir Sindarov.
• Sindarov leads with 3.5 points from four games, showcasing an unstoppable performance after winning the World Chess Cup.
• Praggnanandhaa is currently on 2 points, sharing spots with Matthias Bluebaum and Anish Giri.
• Sindarov's aggressive, complex play style could be exploited by other elite players.
• In the women's category, Bibisara Assaubayeva and Anna Muzychuk share the lead with 2.5 points.

Key Questions Answered

Can Praggnanandhaa still win the Candidates tournament?

Praggnanandhaa is currently joint-third after four rounds of the Candidates Tournament. He faces an uphill task but is not far behind the leaders.

Who are the top contenders in the women's category?

In the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026, Divya Deshmukh and R Vaishali are considered dark horses.

What makes Javokhir Sindarov a formidable opponent?

Javokhir Sindarov is a formidable opponent due to his recent victory at the 2025 Chess World Cup, where he won seven consecutive matches to become the youngest champion in the tournament's history {{1