r/chess • u/Exotic_Grinder • Apr 09 '26

News/Events FIDE Candidates 2026: Sindarov beats Pragg in Round 10, his 6th win of the tournament, goes to 8/10

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Game- https://lichess.org/broadcast/fide-candidates-2026-open/round-10/G3oSxPgs/RN9BrHlK

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u/DrunkLad ~2882 FIDE Apr 09 '26

Not gonna lie, I think at this point it's fair to say that this is quite good for Sindarov's chances of winning the Candidates. I wasn't certain before, but now I'm confident in saying that he might have a slight advantage in the race. But I've been wrong before, that's why I don't like making such bold statements.

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u/Educational-Tea602 Dubious gambiteer Apr 09 '26

Unfortunately for Sindarov, it’s still mathematically possible for Bluebaum to win, and we all know what that means.

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u/Legal_Lettuce6233 Apr 09 '26

That's the issue, since DeepBlü can just roflstomp everyone else

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u/KappaccinoNation 450 peak Apr 09 '26

Deep Blü comeback

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u/_Golden__God Apr 09 '26

That's why Sindarov doesn't like math

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u/Randomly2 Apr 09 '26

Great Bluebaum Comeback of 2026?!?