Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Praggnanandhaa Aims for 2026 Candidates Spot at London Chess Classic 2025
Indian chess champion R. Praggnanandhaa is playing in the London Chess Classic 2025.
He wants to win and get into the 2026 Candidates tournament.
Last time, there were three Indian players, but this time, there will be only one.
Praggnanandhaa is trying to be that one player.
Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa to compete in London Chess Classic 2025 Open event
Tournament to be held in London from November 27 to December 3, 2025
Praggnanandhaa seeks to qualify for 2026 Candidates tournament via FIDE Circuit Rating of 2025
2026 Candidates tournament to have at most one Indian representative, down from three in 2024
Praggnanandhaa's participation signals early push for 2026 qualification
- Who
- R. Praggnanandhaa (Indian Grandmaster)
- What
- Competing in the London Chess Classic 2025 Open event
- When
- November 27 – December 3, 2025
- Where
- London, UK
- Why
- To qualify for the 2026 Candidates tournament via FIDE Circuit Rating of 2025
- Tournament
- London Chess Classic 2025
- Event
- Open
- Dates
- November 27 – December 3, 2025
- Location
- London, UK
- Qualification
- FIDE Circuit Rating of 2025