Press Release
In a historic moment, Cyprus becomes the centre of the global chess world. For the first time, the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, located in the Peyia area of Paphos, will host one of the most important and demanding tournaments in the world championship cycle, from March 28 to April 16, 2026.
Chess enthusiasts will have the opportunity to follow all the games live.
To access the live broadcast, visit the official website at:
www.capstgeorges.com/fide-candidates-tournament-2026
There, you will find the Live Camera link. The live broadcast will begin with the first game on March 29 at 15:30 CET+1 (16:30 Cyprus time) and will continue throughout the duration of the tournament. The link will become active from the start of the first game.
Open FIDE Candidates
♟️ Javokhir Sindarov – UZB vs. Andrey Esipenko- RUS
♟️ Matthias Bluebaum -GER vs. Wei Yi CHN
♟️ R. Praggnanandhaa -IND vs. Anish Giri – NED
♟️ Fabiano Caruana – USΑ vs. Hikaru Nakamura – USA
FIDE Women’s Candidates
♟️ Divya Deshmukh – IND vs. Anna Muzychuk – UKR
♟️ Vaishali Rameshbabu – IND vs. Bibisara Assaubayeva– KAZ
♟️ Aleksandra Goryachkina- RUS vs. Kateryna Lagno - RUS
♟️ Zhu Jiner – CHN vs. Tan Zhongyi – CHN
FIDE CANDIDATES 2026 FAN ZONE
MEET THE WORLD’S TOP CHESS STARS
The FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 will feature an exciting open-air Fan Zone, offering spectators a unique opportunity to engage with the world of elite chess. Running alongside the tournament from March 29, the Fan Zone will host daily activities including masterclasses, lectures, simultaneous exhibitions, and interactive discussions.
Fans will have the chance to meet Candidates players in person through Q&A sessions, autograph signings, and photo opportunities. The program will also include appearances by renowned chess figures such as Viswanathan Anand, Alexandra Kosteniuk, Nigel Short, Boris Gelfand, and Victor Bologan, alongside educational talks from leading experts.
With activities designed for all ages—ranging from children’s sessions to insights on strategy, mathematics, and technology—the Fan Zone will serve as a vibrant hub for players, fans, and the wider chess community. Events are scheduled on most days from 16:00, with more announcements to follow.
Fan Zone Program
