Carlsen Ranks Praggnanandhaa 3rd Favorite for 2026 Candidates Title
Magnus Carlsen has named Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa as his third favorite to win the upcoming 2026 Candidates Tournament. Carlsen placed American Grandmasters Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana as top contenders, with a significant gap after the top three.
- Magnus Carlsen rates R Praggnanandhaa as 3rd favourite for 2026 Candidates.
- Carlsen considers Americans Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana as top contenders.
- The 2026 Candidates Tournament is set to begin on March 28 in Cyprus.
- Praggnanandhaa qualified for Candidates via 2025 FIDE Circuit.
- Carlsen notes a 'big drop off' in chances after the top three favourites.
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