R Praggnanandhaa vs Anish Giri: FIDE Chess Candidates 2026 Round 1 LIVE Updates
Round one of the Candidates 2026 will see Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa, the only Indian in the Open section, take on Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri.
Praggnanandhaa secured his spot by winning the FIDE Circuit 2025, while Giri qualified after winning the FIDE Grand Swiss Tournament 2025.
R Praggnanandhaa vs Anish Giri – LIVE Board
Where to watch Candidates 2026 live?
Candidates 2026 will be streamed LIVE on FIDE’s YouTube channel.
Published on Mar 29, 2026