Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Giri Names Nakamura, Caruana as Favorites
Anish Giri, a famous chess player, is going to a big chess tournament called the Candidates.
He said that two American players, Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana, are the favorites to win.
Giri thinks Nakamura is the best because he has the highest rating and is really good at faster chess games.
Caruana is also a top contender.
Giri didn't want to pick favorites because he's also playing in the tournament, but he thinks these two are the strongest.
Anish Giri names Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana as favorites for the Candidates tournament.
Giri is also participating in the tournament, making it difficult for him to openly pick favorites.
Nakamura is the highest-rated player and has a strong record against the field, including Caruana.
Nakamura's strengths include his performance in rapid and blitz chess, which amplifies his overall score.
Caruana is also considered a top contender in the tournament.
- Who
- Anish Giri, Hikaru Nakamura, Fabiano Caruana
- What
- Giri naming Nakamura and Caruana as favorites for the Candidates tournament
- When
- March-April
- Where
- Candidates tournament
- Why
- Nakamura's high rating and strong performance against the field, including Caruana
- Tournament
- Candidates tournament
- Date
- March-April
- Participants
- Anish Giri, Hikaru Nakamura, Fabiano Caruana
- Giri's Role
- Participant
- Nakamura's Strengths
- Highest rated, strong rapid/blitz player
- Caruana's Status
- Top contender