Loading...
Former Candidates Champion Highlights Form as Key to Victory Amidst Praggnanandhaa's Struggles: 'Clear Advantage'
LIVE TV
LOCAL
ENGLISH
For You
Entertainment
National
Sports
Markets
Business & Economy
Lifestyle
World
Astrology & Religion
Technology
Education & Jobs
Auto
Politics
Viral
Opinions
Loading more articles...
Home
Local
Live TV
Praggnanandhaa's Form Woes: Former Candidates Winner Stresses 'Crucial' Good Form
F
Firstpost
•
22-03-2026, 06:00
Praggnanandhaa's Form Woes: Former Candidates Winner Stresses 'Crucial' Good Form
•
R Praggnanandhaa faces an uphill battle for the 2026 Candidates Tournament, currently out of form.
•
Despite a strong start last year with wins at Tata Steel Chess, Superbet Chess Classic, and UzChess Cup, his performance declined in the latter half.
•
His recent title defense at Tata Steel Chess saw him finish 11th out of 14 competitors.
•
Israeli GM Boris Gelfand, 2011 Candidates winner, emphasizes that good form is crucial for success in the prestigious tournament.
•
Gelfand also noted the importance of luck and staying composed throughout the Candidates tournament.
Read Full Article on Firstpost in English
✦
More like this
✦
More like this
Praggnanandhaa's 'War Cry' for FIDE Candidates 2026: 'Trick Lies in Novelty'
F
Firstpost
Praggnanandhaa in 'Third Tier' for Candidates 2026: French GM Vachier-Lagrave
F
Firstpost
Anand Defends Cyprus as FIDE Candidates Host Amid West Asia Tensions
N
News18
CPIM's Afreen Begum: 'My Ideology is My Strength, I Will Win'
N
News18
CPIM's Masterstroke: 29-Year-Old Afreen Begum Enters Fray, Left Front Hopeful
N
News18
Left Front Releases Candidate List; Young Lawyer Sayan Banerjee From Maheshtala A Surprise
N
News18
