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Sindarov Leads FIDE Candidates; Assaubayeva Tops Women's Event

4/3/2026

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Javokhir Sindarov leads the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament in Cyprus with 3.5 points.
Fabiano Caruana is in second with 2.5 points after a 19-move win over Wei Yi.
R Praggnanandhaa and Matthias Bluebaum are tied for third at 2 points.
In the Women's Candidates, Bibisara Assaubayeva and Anna Muzychuk lead at 2.5 points.
The event runs 14 rounds with a €1,000,000 prize.

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Javokhir Sindarov leads the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament in Cyprus with 3.5 points.
Fabiano Caruana is in second with 2.5 points after a 19-move win over Wei Yi.
R Praggnanandhaa and Matthias Bluebaum are tied for third at 2 points.
In the Women's Candidates, Bibisara Assaubayeva and Anna Muzychuk lead at 2.5 points.
The event runs 14 rounds with a €1,000,000 prize.