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Path B. 3 spots – the players in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in the FIDE World Cup 2025. If any of these players is the FIDE World Champion as of January 1st, 2025 or have already qualified for the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 at the moment of the beginning of the FIDE World Cup 2025, or withdraws the qualification spot(s) shall be awarded ...
World Chess Championship 2026. The World Chess Championship 2026 will be a chess match to determine the new World Chess Champion. It will be played between the defending champion (the winner of the previous championship match between Ding Liren and Gukesh D) and a challenger, who will be the winner of the Candidates Tournament 2026.
Jan 28, 2024 · In the wake of a 2024 Candidates qualification cycle plagued with tumult and controversy, the World Chess Federation (FIDE) has announced new regulations aimed at "enhancing the competitive landscape, encouraging player participation, and ensuring fair representation of the top contenders." Posted on FIDE's official website, the most ...
- Jack Rodgers
In the pursuit of the World Chess Championship, the path to glory is undergoing a profound transformation. FIDE, the international chess federation, has introduced sweeping changes to the qualification paths leading to the Candidates 2026 Tournament. As the chess community braces for this evolution, we dissect the key modifications that promise to reshape the landscape
FIDE has introduced a series of changes to the qualification paths that will be in effect for the Candidates Tournament in 2026. Most notably, the runner-up from the World Championship match no longer automatically qualifies for the Candidates. The alterations are aimed at enhancing the competitive landscape, encouraging player participation, and ensuring a fair representation of the top ...
- Chessbase
Jan 28, 2024 · This reflects FIDE’s commitment to evolving and refining the qualification process, promoting a dynamic and competitive chess environment,” FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich said. As the chess community eagerly awaits the Candidates Tournament in Toronto, these alterations for the 2026 event are poised to shape a new era in the journey towards determining the World Chess Champion.
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2025 →. The 2024 FIDE Circuit is a system comprising the top chess tournaments in 2024, which serves as a qualification path for the Candidates Tournament 2026. Players receive points based on their performance and the strength of the tournament. A player's final Circuit score is the sum of their seven best results of the year.
