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Chess Blindness: Why Grandmasters Are Making Shocking Mistakes at the Candidates Tournament

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Chess Blindness: Why Grandmasters Are Making Shocking Mistakes at the Candidates Tournament

The Blind Spots of Genius: Analyzing ‘Chess Blindness’ at the 2026 Candidates in Cyprus In the high-pressure vacuum of elite chess, the distance between a masterstroke and a catastrophic blunder is often invisible. As the 2026 FIDE Candidates tournament unfolds in the coastal serenity of Pegeia, Cyprus, a disturbing trend has emerged: the world’s strongest … Read more

Javokhir Sindarov: 20-Year-Old Chess Prodigy Becomes Candidates Tournament Favorite

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Javokhir Sindarov: 20-Year-Old Chess Prodigy Becomes Candidates Tournament Favorite

The Rise of Javokhir Sindarov: Uzbekistan’s Prodigy Takes Control of 2026 Candidates The chess world is witnessing a seismic shift in power, and the epicenter is a 20-year-vintage from Tashkent. Javokhir Sindarov, the youngest participant in the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament, has transformed from a dangerous underdog into the tournament favorite, dismantling some of the … Read more