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GM Ian Nepomniachtchi still leads the 2022 Candidates Tournament with a score of 5.5/7, half a point ahead of GM Fabiano Caruana after both players won their games for the second straight round in what is quickly becoming an exciting two-player race. The eight candidates are fighting for the right to challenge GM Magnus Carlsen for the title of world champion.
Round 8 begins at 6 a.m. Pacific/15:00 Central European on Sunday, June 26.
How to watch the 2022 Candidates Tournament
Be sure to check out our fantastic broadcast with live expert commentary from IM Danny Rensch, GM Robert Hess, GM Daniel Naroditsky, IM Almira Skripchenko, WGM Dina Belenkaya, and GM Jon Ludvig Hammer!
Round 8 Pairings
Round 8 | 6.26.2022 | 6 a.m. PT/15:00 CEST |
Rapport | – | Duda |
Nepomniachtchi | – | Ding |
Nakamura | – | Caruana |
Firouzja | – | Radjabov |
Round 7 Standings
Guess The Result Contest
Be sure to compete in our Guess The Result contest before the start of the game for a chance to win $2,500! Every day during the Candidates Tournament, you can guess the result of the game on our Events page. Just go to the Games tab of our dedicated Candidates page and make your best guess for a chance to win $2,500!
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