Fabiano Caruana leads trader consensus at 31% implied probability for the 2026 FIDE Candidates due to his unmatched classical consistency, including runner-up finishes in recent cycles and sustained top Elo ranking above 2800. Hikaru Nakamura trails at 19%, bolstered by his bulletproof rapid skills translating to classical edges and recent dominance in elite events like the 2024 Speed Chess Championship. Rising Uzbek prodigy Javokhir Sindarov (15.5%) gains from breakout 2024 wins, including against top-10 foes, while India's Praggnanandhaa (12.5%) surges on youth momentum post-Olympiad gold and upsets over Carlsen. Anish Giri and Wei Yi tie at 9.5% on steady form amid the ongoing FIDE Circuit qualification race, where recent tournament volatility underscores upset potential.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · UpdatedFabiano Caruana 31%
Hikaru Nakamura 19%
Javokhir Sindarov 16%
Praggnanandhaa R 13%
$517,653 Vol.
$517,653 Vol.
Fabiano Caruana
31%
Hikaru Nakamura
19%
Javokhir Sindarov
16%
Praggnanandhaa R
13%
Anish Giri
10%
Wei Yi
10%
Andrey Esipenko
3%
Matthias Bluebaum
2%
Fabiano Caruana 31%
Hikaru Nakamura 19%
Javokhir Sindarov 16%
Praggnanandhaa R 13%
$517,653 Vol.
$517,653 Vol.
Fabiano Caruana
31%
Hikaru Nakamura
19%
Javokhir Sindarov
16%
Praggnanandhaa R
13%
Anish Giri
10%
Wei Yi
10%
Andrey Esipenko
3%
Matthias Bluebaum
2%
If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed player to win the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament per the rules of the FIDE, the corresponding market will resolve to “No”.
If the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament is cancelled, or postponed after April 30, 2026, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”.
The primary resolution source will be official information from FIDE; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Market Opened: Mar 18, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
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0x69c47De9D...Fabiano Caruana leads trader consensus at 31% implied probability for the 2026 FIDE Candidates due to his unmatched classical consistency, including runner-up finishes in recent cycles and sustained top Elo ranking above 2800. Hikaru Nakamura trails at 19%, bolstered by his bulletproof rapid skills translating to classical edges and recent dominance in elite events like the 2024 Speed Chess Championship. Rising Uzbek prodigy Javokhir Sindarov (15.5%) gains from breakout 2024 wins, including against top-10 foes, while India's Praggnanandhaa (12.5%) surges on youth momentum post-Olympiad gold and upsets over Carlsen. Anish Giri and Wei Yi tie at 9.5% on steady form amid the ongoing FIDE Circuit qualification race, where recent tournament volatility underscores upset potential.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · Updated


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