Candidates Chess 2026: Why are Indians not starting as favourites?
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The Candidates tournament begins in Cyprus with American duo Nakamura and Caruana favored over Indian contenders like Praggnanandhaa. In the women's section, Divya Deshmukh is seen as a strong challenger to top seed Zhu Jiner. This event tests if India's chess dominance extends beyond Gukesh.
