The Candidates Tournament serves as the ultimate qualifying stage for the FIDE World Championship cycle. Each event brings together eight of the globe’s top chess grandmasters, who contend in a demanding double round-robin format across fourteen rounds of classical chess. For Thursday’s tenth round, current sole leader Javokhir Sindarov is set to play with the white pieces against Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu.
By Connor Westbrook
Connor Westbrook brings his dynamic energy to Liverpool's sports scene, where he's been making waves in sports journalism for the past eight years. With a background in semi-professional football, he offers unique insights into the tactical aspects of the game.