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"Chess Chat" on Fitchburg Access Television - GM Javokhir Sindarov wins 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament - LIVE STREAMING 7:00-8:00 p.m. at www.fatv.org - public channel

Tournament Details Revised: 4/26/2026 1:07:50 PM
General Information
Event Organizer: The Wachusett Chess Club  Visit Organizer Website
Event Location: Fitchburg Access Television (FATV), 175 Kimball St., Fitchburg, MA 01420   [ Directions ]
Event Date: Monday, May 11, 2026
Rounds Time: "Chess Chat" program, Episode No. 214 begins at 7:00 p.m.
Byes: 10 points - GM Javokhir of Uzbekistan (winner and challenger for world championship)
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Event Webpage: www.fatv.org
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Sections Information
Tournament Sections: "Chess Chat"
Tournament Rules and Other Information
  • "Chess Chat" hosts: George Mirijanian (since October 2006) and Dave Couture (since April 2016)
  • 2026 FIDE CANDIDATES TOURNAMENT FINAL STANDINGS
  • 10 points - GM Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan
  • 8.5 points - GM Ansh Giri of Netherlands
  • 7.5 points - GM Fabiano Caruana of USA
  • 7.0 points - GM Wei Yi of China
  • 6.5 points - GM Hikaru Nakamura of USA
  • 6.0 points - GM Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa of India, GM Matthias Bluebaum of Germany
  • 4.5 points - GM Andrey Esipenko of Russia
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