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2026 World Chess Championship

'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

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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