Vishy Anand, Magnus Carlsen Pick Contenders for Candidates 2026
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Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen have named their favourites to win the upcoming Candidates 2026 tournament, which starts on March 28 in Cyprus. The tournament winner will face D Gukesh for the World Championship.
Anand picked Fabiano Caruana, Hikaru Nakamura, and Anish Giri as his top contenders, while Carlsen named Caruana and Nakamura as his favourites.
The Candidates 2026 tournament will feature a mix of experienced and young players, including R Praggnanandhaa, Matthias Blubaum, Javokhir Sindarov, Wei Yi, and Andrey Esipenko.
The venue, Cyprus, has sparked controversy due to its proximity to the ongoing Gulf conflict, with some players considering pulling out.
