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Peru Election 2026: Record 34 Presidential Hopefuls

A record 34 candidates, including a comedian and a former footballer, will contest Peru's April 2026 presidential election, highlighting political fragmentation. Keiko Fujimori runs for the fourth time.

FIDE scraps 400-point rating rule for top grandmasters

FIDE's new rating system, effective Oct 1, ends 'rating farming' for players above 2650. Top GMs like Carlsen & Gukesh will face harsher penalties against lower-rated opponents. Read the full analysis.

Nakamura: 10-hour chess study is outdated nonsense

American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura, a Candidates contender, dismisses marathon study sessions. He champions 'work smarter, not harder' and prioritises content creation over traditional chess grind.

Pragg, Giri, Caruana: Teammates Now, Rivals Soon

R Praggnanandhaa, Anish Giri, and Fabiano Caruana navigate a unique dynamic as Alpine SG Pipers teammates in the Global Chess League, knowing they will be fierce rivals at the 2025 Candidates Tournament. Discover their poker-like mind games.

Pisces 2026 Horoscope: Year of Discipline & Growth

Pisces 2026 yearly horoscope by Pt Umesh Chandra Pant reveals a year of steady growth through planning. Key transits of Saturn, Jupiter, Rahu & Ketu impact career, relationships, finance, health, and education. Discover your detailed forecast.

Virgo 2026 Horoscope Predicts Year of Methodical Growth

Explore the Virgo yearly horoscope 2026 by Pt Umesh Chandra Pant. Predictions reveal career advancement, financial stability, and relationship harmony through planning and patience. Discover your detailed forecast now!

Giri on Gukesh's 'Different Modes' Before GCL Mumbai

Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri shares insights on World Champion D Gukesh's contrasting personalities on and off the board. Read about their potential clash in the Global Chess League starting December 14 in Mumbai.

Giri's GCL Revival: From Slump to Top 10 Comeback

Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri reveals how the 2024 Global Chess League in London revived his form after a ratings slump, leading to his Candidates 2026 qualification. Exclusive stories on team bonding, food wars & iPhone mutiny.

Anish Giri: Goa World Cup, Candidates 2026 & GCL

Dutch No.1 Anish Giri opens up on his FIDE World Cup experience in Goa, his roadmap for the 2026 Candidates, and the excitement around the Global Chess League. A must-read for chess fans.

India's World Cup Dream Fades: What Went Wrong?

Despite hosting the FIDE World Cup after 23 years with a record 24 players, India failed to secure Candidates spots. Analysis reveals home pressure, knockout format, and over-reliance on engines as key factors.

FIDE World Cup 2025 Final Goes to Tiebreak

Wei Yi and Nodirbek Sindarov draw classical games, forcing tiebreak. Andrey Esipenko secures Candidates spot after dramatic victory. Complete analysis inside!

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