FIDE said in its statement that the match is provisionally scheduled between November 23 and December 17, 2026.

D Gukesh is backed to defend his world championship title against Javokhir Sindarov, who booked his place in the marquee clash by dominating and winning the FIDE Candidates.

Javokhir Sindarov revealed where he wants to face reigning champion D Gukesh in the 2026 World Chess Championship after FIDE officially opened the bidding process for hosting rights.

Sindarov has been in rampaging form in classical chess recently, scything through the Candidates tournament in Cyprus last month with an unblemished record to secure his spot in the world championship ...

The Indian GM, battling poor form, will face Uzbek challenger Javokhir Sindarov in the championship match in Nov-Dec ...

World champion D Gukesh defeated his challenger Javokhir Sindarov in the Super Rapid and Blitz event in Warsaw, signalling his readiness for the upcoming World Championship title defence.

Ian Nepomniachtchi criticised reigning world champion D Gukesh for inconsistent performances, saying nearly every top GM ...

D Gukesh enjoyed a funny birthday moment during Norway Chess 2026 celebrations as players sang for his 20th birthday before a ...

With a title defence looming, the Indian Grandmaster sees those expectations not merely as pressure but as an opportunity to test his limits ...

A six‑time world champion and winner of more tournaments than anyone, he remains a towering symbol of the sport ...