Fabiano Caruana leads trader consensus at 31% implied probability for the 2026 FIDE Candidates winner, anchored by his world No. 2 classical rating of 2804 and consistent deep runs in elite events like the 2024 Sinquefield Cup. Hikaru Nakamura trails at 19.5%, buoyed by rapid/blitz dominance but tempered by classical inconsistencies, including early exits in recent Grand Chess Tours. Rising prodigy Javokhir Sindarov (16%) gains from a breakout 2024, upsetting top GMs at the Sharjah Masters, while Praggnanandhaa R (12.5%) builds momentum via strong showings against veterans like Caruana. Anish Giri (9.5%) and Wei Yi (8.5%) hold steady on rating stability, as qualification paths via 2025 World Cup and Swiss solidify frontrunners amid fluid cycles.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · UpdatedFabiano Caruana 31%
Hikaru Nakamura 20%
Javokhir Sindarov 16%
Praggnanandhaa R 13%
$537,668 Vol.
$537,668 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%
$537,668 Vol.
$537,668 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 31% implied probability for the 2026 FIDE Candidates winner, anchored by his world No. 2 classical rating of 2804 and consistent deep runs in elite events like the 2024 Sinquefield Cup. Hikaru Nakamura trails at 19.5%, buoyed by rapid/blitz dominance but tempered by classical inconsistencies, including early exits in recent Grand Chess Tours. Rising prodigy Javokhir Sindarov (16%) gains from a breakout 2024, upsetting top GMs at the Sharjah Masters, while Praggnanandhaa R (12.5%) builds momentum via strong showings against veterans like Caruana. Anish Giri (9.5%) and Wei Yi (8.5%) hold steady on rating stability, as qualification paths via 2025 World Cup and Swiss solidify frontrunners amid fluid cycles.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · Updated


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