Fabiano Caruana tops trader consensus at 31% implied probability for the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament winner, driven by his world No. 2 Elo rating near 2800 and strong classical showings in recent elite events like the Sinquefield Cup, plus runner-up finishes in prior Candidates cycles. Hikaru Nakamura follows at 19.5%, bolstered by consistent top finishes and rapid/blitz edge translating to classical stability, though his Toronto Candidates 2024 semifinal exit tempers expectations. Rising prodigy Javokhir Sindarov (15.5%) gains from explosive 2024 form, including Olympiad heroics and a 2750+ rating surge at age 19, while Praggnanandhaa R (12.5%) rides India's chess momentum post-Olympiad gold and steady super-GM results. Anish Giri and Wei Yi round out leaders via reliable circuit points amid the ongoing qualification cycle.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · UpdatedFabiano Caruana 31%
Hikaru Nakamura 20%
Javokhir Sindarov 16%
Praggnanandhaa R 13%
$494,536 Vol.
$494,536 Vol.
Fabiano Caruana
31%
Hikaru Nakamura
20%
Javokhir Sindarov
16%
Praggnanandhaa R
13%
Anish Giri
10%
Wei Yi
9%
Andrey Esipenko
3%
Matthias Bluebaum
2%
Fabiano Caruana 31%
Hikaru Nakamura 20%
Javokhir Sindarov 16%
Praggnanandhaa R 13%
$494,536 Vol.
$494,536 Vol.
Fabiano Caruana
31%
Hikaru Nakamura
20%
Javokhir Sindarov
16%
Praggnanandhaa R
13%
Anish Giri
10%
Wei Yi
9%
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 tops trader consensus at 31% implied probability for the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament winner, driven by his world No. 2 Elo rating near 2800 and strong classical showings in recent elite events like the Sinquefield Cup, plus runner-up finishes in prior Candidates cycles. Hikaru Nakamura follows at 19.5%, bolstered by consistent top finishes and rapid/blitz edge translating to classical stability, though his Toronto Candidates 2024 semifinal exit tempers expectations. Rising prodigy Javokhir Sindarov (15.5%) gains from explosive 2024 form, including Olympiad heroics and a 2750+ rating surge at age 19, while Praggnanandhaa R (12.5%) rides India's chess momentum post-Olympiad gold and steady super-GM results. Anish Giri and Wei Yi round out leaders via reliable circuit points amid the ongoing qualification cycle.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · Updated


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