The Candidates Tournament, a crucial step in the FIDE World Championship qualification, is now in its twelfth round. This prestigious event pits eight of the world’s elite chess players against each other in a demanding double round-robin format, spanning fourteen intense rounds of classical chess.
Currently leading the standings is Javokhir Sindarov, who will be playing with the white pieces against Hikaru Nakamura in today’s twelfth round match. In another highly anticipated encounter, Anish Giri will be taking on Wei Yi, with Giri playing the black pieces.
Don’t miss the action! Follow the games live with expert commentary beginning at 14:30 CEST (8:30 AM ET, 6:00 PM IST).
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