EP 186 | 2026 Candidates Predictions
From Dojo Talks: A Chess Podcast by IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, GM Jesse Kraai
March 22, 2026 · 1h 17m · Episode 189
About this episode
The episode discusses predictions for the upcoming 2026 Candidates Tournament, analyzing players' chances and hosting a fantasy contest for listeners.
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 session2nd Place: Free Dojo membership3rd Place: Dojo merch bundle Make your picks here: https://tinyurl.com/2026Candidates Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.clubWatch Live - https://twitch.tv/chessdojoPlay Chess - https://go.chess.com/chessdojo Merch - https://www.chessdojo.club/shop Want to support the channel?Patreon…
People in this episode
Hosts: IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, GM Jesse Kraai
Topics covered
- 2026 Candidates Tournament
- chess predictions
- player analysis
- fantasy contest
- competitive chess
Keywords
- Candidates Tournament
- chess
- predictions
- fantasy contest
- player analysis
- Dojo
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Organizations: Dojo, Dojo community, Patreon, Twitch, Amazon
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