Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Make your picks here! tinyurl.com/2026Candidates
🏆 Prizes:
1st Place: Free Dojo membership + exclusive coaching session
2nd Place: Free Dojo membership
3rd Place: Dojo merch bundle
The 2026 Candidates Tournament is right around the corner, and this field might be one of the most competitive we’ve ever seen. In this episode of Dojo Talks, we break down every player’s chances, compare our picks to the betting odds, and debate who’s truly a contender.
From rising young stars to established elite players, we dig into form, consistency, and what it actually takes to win a Candidates.
Who do you think will come out on top?
We’re running a 2026 Candidates Fantasy Contest—predict the final standings and show everyone who's boss!
tinyurl.com/2026Candidates
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0:00 Intro & Candidates overview
1:30 Why this field is so competitive
3:00 Early picks & lowest seeds
10:30 Breaking down the bottom contenders
19:45 Giri & Wei Yi chances
32:10 Nakamura discussion
38:15 Prague’s form & upside
46:15 Young players & Sindarov
53:30 Top contenders debate
1:01:25 Final thoughts & betting vs reality
Make your picks here! tinyurl.com/2026Candidates
🏆 Prizes:
1st Place: Free Dojo membership + exclusive coaching session
2nd Place: Free Dojo membership
3rd Place: Dojo merch bundle
The 2026 Candidates Tournament is right around the corner, and this field might be one of the most competitive we’ve ever seen. In this episode of Dojo Talks, we break down every player’s chances, compare our picks to the betting odds, and debate who’s truly a contender.
From rising young stars to established elite players, we dig into form, consistency, and what it actually takes to win a Candidates.
Who do you think will come out on top?
We’re running a 2026 Candidates Fantasy Contest—predict the final standings and show everyone who's boss!
tinyurl.com/2026Candidates
Join the Dojo - chessdojo.club
Watch Live - twitch.tv/chessdojo
Play Chess - go.chess.com/chessdojo
Merch - chessdojo.club/shop
Want to support the channel?
Patreon - patreon.com/chessdojo
Donate - streamelements.com/chessdojo/tip
Find all of our chess book & supplies recommendations (& more!) on our Amazon storefront: amazon.com/shop/chessdojo
Shopping through our link is a great way to support the Dojo. We earn a small affiliate % but at no cost to you.
Website: chessdojo.club
Twitch: twitch.tv/chessdojo
Discord: discord.gg/GhKsJtjpFw
Twitter: twitter.com/chessdojo
Patreon: patreon.com/chessdojo
Instagram: instagram.com/chessdojo
Facebook: facebook.com/chessdojo
Podcast: chessdojotalks.podbean.com
TikTok: tiktok.com/@/chessdojoclips
0:00 Intro & Candidates overview
1:30 Why this field is so competitive
3:00 Early picks & lowest seeds
10:30 Breaking down the bottom contenders
19:45 Giri & Wei Yi chances
32:10 Nakamura discussion
38:15 Prague’s form & upside
46:15 Young players & Sindarov
53:30 Top contenders debate
1:01:25 Final thoughts & betting vs reality
