Category : Search result: Candidates Tournament 2024


FIDE scraps 400-point rating rule for top grandmasters

FIDE's new rating system, effective Oct 1, ends 'rating farming' for players above 2650. Top GMs like Carlsen & Gukesh will face harsher penalties against lower-rated opponents. Read the full analysis.

Nakamura: 10-hour chess study is outdated nonsense

American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura, a Candidates contender, dismisses marathon study sessions. He champions 'work smarter, not harder' and prioritises content creation over traditional chess grind.

Pragg, Giri, Caruana: Teammates Now, Rivals Soon

R Praggnanandhaa, Anish Giri, and Fabiano Caruana navigate a unique dynamic as Alpine SG Pipers teammates in the Global Chess League, knowing they will be fierce rivals at the 2025 Candidates Tournament. Discover their poker-like mind games.

2024: Horror-Comedies, OTT Save Indian Cinema

2024 saw mainstream Bollywood falter, saved by horror-comedies like Stree 2, small films like Laapata Ladies, and powerful OTT shows. Pushpa 2 was the lone pan-India blockbuster. Explore the year's cinematic highlights.

Giri's GCL Revival: From Slump to Top 10 Comeback

Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri reveals how the 2024 Global Chess League in London revived his form after a ratings slump, leading to his Candidates 2026 qualification. Exclusive stories on team bonding, food wars & iPhone mutiny.

India's World Cup Dream Fades: What Went Wrong?

Despite hosting the FIDE World Cup after 23 years with a record 24 players, India failed to secure Candidates spots. Analysis reveals home pressure, knockout format, and over-reliance on engines as key factors.

FIDE World Cup 2025 Final Goes to Tiebreak

Wei Yi and Nodirbek Sindarov draw classical games, forcing tiebreak. Andrey Esipenko secures Candidates spot after dramatic victory. Complete analysis inside!

India Wins Women's Kabaddi World Cup in Dhaka

Indian women's kabaddi team triumphs at World Cup 2024 in Dhaka, defeating Chinese Taipei 26-25 in thrilling final. Historic victory showcases India's kabaddi dominance.

Erigaisi crashes out in FIDE World Cup quarterfinals

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi suffered a heartbreaking defeat against China's Wei Yi in rapid tiebreaks, ending India's campaign at FIDE World Cup in Goa. No Indian qualifies for Candidates tournament.

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