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GCT Warsaw Day 3: Niemann Stays Unbeaten to Lead Rapid, 18 Blitz Games to Go
Hans Niemann completed the rapid section of the GCT Super Rapid & Blitz Poland as sole leader on 13 points, undefeated through nine rounds. Wesley So is one point back, with Fedoseev third. Gukesh ended the rapid on a high note by beating Caruana. The blitz phase begins May 8 with 18 rounds to shake up the standings.
GCT Warsaw Day 2: Gukesh Beats Sindarov in First WCC Encounter as So and Niemann Pull Clear
World Champion Gukesh beat challenger Sindarov in their first-ever encounter, the headline result of a dramatic Day 2 in Warsaw. But Sindarov's problems go deeper - he lost three straight games. Wesley So and Hans Niemann emerged as co-leaders on 9 points, with Niemann beating both Caruana and Firouzja.
GCT Warsaw Day 1: Five-Way Tie as Niemann Beats Gukesh, Sindarov Surges in Round 3
The Grand Chess Tour 2026 opened in Warsaw with a bang. Five players share the lead after three rapid rounds, including surprise package Vladimir Fedoseev. Hans Niemann scored the headline result by beating World Champion Gukesh, while Sindarov won his first game in Round 3 to join the leaders. Wojtaszek is winless on home soil.
Gukesh Steps Back from Grand Chess Tour to Prepare for World Championship Defense
World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju has withdrawn from the full Grand Chess Tour 2026, skipping all classical events to focus on his World Championship defense against Sindarov. He'll only play two rapid events as a wildcard, starting with Super Rapid & Blitz Poland in Warsaw on May 3-10, where he'll face his challenger for the first time.
Carlsen and Kasparov Both Pick Sindarov Over Gukesh for World Championship
Magnus Carlsen and Garry Kasparov have both named Javokhir Sindarov as the favorite to beat Gukesh in the upcoming World Championship match. Carlsen pointed to Gukesh's 'very obvious weaknesses,' while Kasparov went further, suggesting a Sindarov victory could bring Carlsen back to the championship cycle.
FIDE April Ratings: Gukesh Drops to World No. 15, Abdusattorov Climbs to No. 4
The April 2026 FIDE rating list is out and the World Champion is nowhere near the top. Gukesh lost 16 points after a rough Prague Masters, dropping to 15th in the world. Meanwhile, Abdusattorov surged to No. 4, Bodhana Sivanandan gained 98 points in a single month, and Divya Deshmukh cracked the women's top 10.
Nihal Sarin Wins Menorca Masters as Gukesh's Rough 2026 Continues - Plus Norway Chess Lineup Revealed
Nihal Sarin won the Menorca Masters with 6/10, finishing ahead of former world champion Ponomariov and World Champion Gukesh, who managed just 4.5/10. Meanwhile, Norway Chess announced a stacked lineup for May: Carlsen, Gukesh, Keymer, Firouzja, Pragg, and Wesley So. The World Champion's form heading into his title defense is a growing concern.