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Former Women’s World Champion Tan Zhongyi capped off a tremendous attack against GM Anna Muzychuk to gain her third victory in the 2024 FIDE Women’s Candidates and maintain the lead. All four games were decisive, leaving GM Aleksandra Goryachkina in second by half a point and GM Kateryna Lagno in third.

In the FIDE Candidates Tournament, GMs Ian Nepomniachtchi and Gukesh Dommaraju continue to share the lead after making solid draws. GMs Vidit Gujrathi and Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu recovered from disappointments on the previous day with victories, respectively, over GM Alireza Firouzja and GM Nijat Abasov, who now share last place. 

Round seven will be on Thursday, April 11, starting at 2:30 p.m. ET / 20:30 CEST / 12:00 a.m. IST.

Standings – Candidates

Standings – Women’s Candidates

Candidates: Vidit, Praggnanandhaa Score Comeback Victories

GM Rafael Leitao goes over the Game of the Day below. (It will be added soon.)

Women’s Candidates: Tan Plays Attacking Gem

You can watch video recaps of the Candidates in our playlist below (click here).

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The FIDE Candidates Tournaments are among the most important FIDE events of the year. Players compete for the right to play in the next FIDE World Championship match against current World Chess Champions GMs Ding Liren and Ju Wenjun.

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