Candidates Chess 2024: India’s R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh, Vidit Santosh Gujrathi. Koneru Humpy at the Opening Ceremony along with other players. (PHOTO: FIDE/Michal Walusza)
Candidates chess first impressions: Vishy Anand’s influence, Hikaru Nakamura the streamer, Pragg’s revelation and more
16 players, two spots that matter. That’s what the next three weeks will be about as the Candidates chess tournament begins in Toronto. There are five Indians in the field — three in the Open section and two in the women’s event. Each will play 14 games in a winner-takes-all race to the finish line.
By the time you’re reading this, all the games of the first round of the 2024 Candidates would have begun. Here are bits and bobs from the opening ceremony and media day (READ MORE)
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