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2026 World Chess Championship

Abdusattorov To Spend Week Helping Sindarov Prepare For World ChampionshipFresh from winning a second Olympiad gold together, Uzbekistan's two biggest chess stars are joining forces again—with Nodirbek Abdusattorov set to spend a week helping his friend Javokhir Sindarov prepare for the biggest match of his life.October 13, 2026·4 min read

Gukesh vs Sindarov: The World Championship Countdown Starts NowThe Olympiad is over. The next time GM Gukesh D and GM Javokhir Sindarov become the centre of the chess world's attention, the World Championship will be on the line.October 3, 2026·7 min read

World Champion Gukesh Drops Below 2700World Champion Gukesh D has fallen below 2700 on the live rating list for the first time in four years after being held to a draw at the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand. The latest setback comes just two months before Gukesh defends his world title against an in-form GM Javokhir Sindarov in Geneva.September 17, 2026·3 min read

Caruana: Gukesh Can Turn His Form Around 'At Any Moment'Magnus Carlsen has said his piece. Now it's Fabiano Caruana's turn to give his expert assessment of World Champion Gukesh D's chances against the in-form Javokhir Sindarov in Geneva. Caruana doesn't hold back.September 12, 2026·3 min read

Carlsen: Sindarov Favourite—But Gukesh Can Turn World Championship Around FastMagnus Carlsen says there is currently "no question" Javokhir Sindarov is favourite to become world champion—but believes one early breakthrough could completely transform Gukesh's chances in Geneva.September 11, 2026·4 min read

Sindarov: Forget Gukesh's Form—I'm Preparing For The World Champion At His BestThe World Championship challenger says Gukesh's recent struggles mean little ahead of their big showdown—and he is preparing to face the defending champion at his very best.September 3, 2026·3 min read

'I May Not Get A Second Chance': Sindarov Opens Up On Gukesh World ChampionshipJavokhir Sindarov says facing Gukesh will be the hardest tournament of his life—but the challenger is taking a very different road to Geneva from the World Champion.August 29, 2026·2 min read

Gukesh vs Sindarov: Everything You Need To Know About The 2026 World Chess ChampionshipWorld Champion Gukesh D will defend his crown against Javokhir Sindarov in Geneva this November in the youngest World Chess Championship match ever played. Here is everything you need to know about Gukesh vs Sindarov, including the dates, schedule, format, prize money, venue and the story so far.August 29, 2026·14 min read

FIDE Quietly Changes Dates For Gukesh-Sindarov World ChampionshipThe Gukesh–Sindarov World Championship has quietly been moved. Changed your plans for Geneva? You may need to change them again.August 29, 2026·3 min read

The Geneva Convention: Gukesh And Sindarov Will Meet For World Championship In SwitzerlandThe World Championship will take place just weeks after FIDE's next president is elected. Inevitably, it will become the first major showcase for whichever administration takes office. July 28, 2026·6 min read

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