A Night Of Champions At Cap St Georges
The recorded message by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, praised the athletes’ dedication and underscored the importance of hosting a major international event in Cyprus, highlighting the country’s role as a benchmark on the global sporting map.
Viswanathan Anand, five-time World Champion and Deputy President of the FIDE, highlighted in his speech the clear generational shift taking place in world chess, noting the emergence of a new, dynamic generation of players who are standing shoulder to shoulder with the sport’s elite.
Isai Scheinberg, a long-standing supporter of chess and the first recipient of the FIDE Medal of Merit in the 21st century.
Winner!
Javokhir Sindarov emerged as the winner, scoring 10 points in 14 games — the highest tally ever recorded in this format of the event — while his six victories also set a record for an eight-player competition.
Winner!
Vaishali Rameshbabu won the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament, making history as the first Indian to achieve this distinction, while also securing qualification for the 2026 Women’s World Chess Championship.
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An unforgettable evening unfolded at the Closing & Award Ceremony of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026, graciously hosted at the magnificent Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort.
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Let me take you on a journey around the region of Paphos, Cyprus. Starting at Paphos itself, we travel to Akoursos, then Kathikas, Kritou Terra and Simou. We continue past Lasa and Kannaviou, before taking in the delights of Panagia. Getting a bit more adventurous, we visit the abandoned villages of Statos and Agios Fotios, before passing through Choulou, Letymbou and Polemi, and rejoining the main Paphos - Polis road.
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You can do this journey in a day, or you can break it up into chunks. You can also do it in reverse, to get some completely different views. It is entirely up to you.
