Fabiano Caruana leads trader consensus at 30.5% implied probability for the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament, driven by his top-two average Elo rating, consistent elite classical results, and past Candidates triumphs like his 2018 win. Hikaru Nakamura trails at 19.5%, buoyed by steady top finishes and recent World Blitz 2024 victory signaling sharp form. Young risers Javokhir Sindarov (15.5%) and Praggnanandhaa R (12.5%) surge on aggressive play, youth edge, and fresh qualifications via FIDE Circuit and junior paths, respectively, amid recent upsets against veterans. Anish Giri and Wei Yi share 9.5% on pedigree despite form dips, while Andrey Esipenko and Matthias Bluebaum lag at lower ratings. FIDE's November 2024 qualifier lock-in stabilizes the field, amplifying pre-event momentum focus.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · UpdatedFabiano Caruana 31%
Hikaru Nakamura 20%
Javokhir Sindarov 16%
Praggnanandhaa R 13%
$537,759 Vol.
$537,759 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%
$537,759 Vol.
$537,759 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 leads trader consensus at 30.5% implied probability for the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament, driven by his top-two average Elo rating, consistent elite classical results, and past Candidates triumphs like his 2018 win. Hikaru Nakamura trails at 19.5%, buoyed by steady top finishes and recent World Blitz 2024 victory signaling sharp form. Young risers Javokhir Sindarov (15.5%) and Praggnanandhaa R (12.5%) surge on aggressive play, youth edge, and fresh qualifications via FIDE Circuit and junior paths, respectively, amid recent upsets against veterans. Anish Giri and Wei Yi share 9.5% on pedigree despite form dips, while Andrey Esipenko and Matthias Bluebaum lag at lower ratings. FIDE's November 2024 qualifier lock-in stabilizes the field, amplifying pre-event momentum focus.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · Updated


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