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After fleeing Ukraine with just two bags and spending 30 hours on a bus to safety, grandmaster Anna Muzychuk thought her championship dreams were on hold. Then she got a call that changed everything: she had one week to prepare for the world's most prestigious chess tournament.
Indian chess grandmaster Vaishali Rameshbabu fought back from last place to earn a world championship match, crediting yoga and mental health support for her stunning turnaround. After her worst tournament finish last year, the 24-year-old transformed her game through meditation and sports psychology.
Nineteen-year-old Javokhir Sindarov from Uzbekistan just became one of the youngest players ever to win the Candidates Tournament, earning the right to challenge for the world chess championship. His stunning victory marks a breakthrough moment for Central Asian chess and inspires a new generation of players.
India's R. Vaishali heads into the final round of the Women's Candidates tournament tied for first place after a dramatic comeback. A win on Wednesday could earn her a shot at the world championship title.
Matthias Bluebaum is turning heads at the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament, where experts labeled him the biggest underdog despite holding back-to-back European Championship titles. His recent victories are proving the doubters wrong.