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The 2026 Candidates Tournament is right around the corner, and this field might be one of the most competitive we’ve ever seen. In this episode of Dojo Talks, we break down every player’s chances, compare our picks to the betting odds, and debate who’s truly a contender.
From rising young stars to established elite players, we dig into form, consistency, and what it actually takes to win a Candidates.
Who do you think will come out on top?
We’re running a 2026 Candidates Fantasy Contest—and this is your chance to prove you actually know what you’re talking about.
Pick your players, lock in your rankings, and compete against the Dojo community to see who can best predict how the tournament unfolds. With such a wide-open field, this might be the hardest (and most fun) Candidates to call in years.
🏆 Prizes:
1st Place: Free Dojo membership + exclusive coaching session
Make your picks here: https://tinyurl.com/2026Candidates
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0:00 Intro & Candidates overview
By IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, GM Jesse Kraai4.6
6565 ratings
The 2026 Candidates Tournament is right around the corner, and this field might be one of the most competitive we’ve ever seen. In this episode of Dojo Talks, we break down every player’s chances, compare our picks to the betting odds, and debate who’s truly a contender.
From rising young stars to established elite players, we dig into form, consistency, and what it actually takes to win a Candidates.
Who do you think will come out on top?
We’re running a 2026 Candidates Fantasy Contest—and this is your chance to prove you actually know what you’re talking about.
Pick your players, lock in your rankings, and compete against the Dojo community to see who can best predict how the tournament unfolds. With such a wide-open field, this might be the hardest (and most fun) Candidates to call in years.
🏆 Prizes:
1st Place: Free Dojo membership + exclusive coaching session
Make your picks here: https://tinyurl.com/2026Candidates
Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.club
Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop
Want to support the channel?
Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/chessdojo
Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you.
Website: https://chessdojo.club
0:00 Intro & Candidates overview

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