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Caruana Beats Nakamura in 80-Move Candidates Opener: What It Means for Both Players
Fabiano Caruana outlasted Hikaru Nakamura in a grueling 80-move endgame. One move changed everything - and may have shifted the entire tournament dynamic.
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Sindarov's Incredible Swindle: How the Candidates' Biggest Underdog Won While 'Sleeping'
Down to 6 minutes against Esipenko's 30, Sindarov thought he was losing. Then he pulled off one of the Candidates' great escapes. Welcome to the world top 10.
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Who Will Challenge Gukesh? Candidates 2026 Predictions and Odds
Our predictions for all 8 Candidates. Who's the favorite, who's the dark horse, and who might surprise everyone in Cyprus?
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