FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026
About This Tournament
The prestigious FIDE Candidates Tournament to determine who will challenge the World Champion. Eight of the world's strongest grandmasters compete in a double round-robin format.
Tournament Details
Sport
Chess
Venue
Madrid, Spain
Start Date
April 1, 2026
End Date
April 20, 2026
Prize Pool
$500,000
Format
In-Person
Organizer
FIDE
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