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IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, and GM Jesse Kraai talk about all of the drama and projections brewing for the 2026 FIDE candidates, as well as FIDE's new path to get to the 2026 Candidates Tournament in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast.

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Dive into the drama and surprises of the FIDE 2024 Candidates! Join us for live breakdowns and deep dives into each game. Subscribe for more thrilling chess content! GM Jesse Kraai, IM David Pruess, and IM Kostya Kavutskiy recap the 2024 FIDE Candidates Tournament and its surprise outcome in today's episode of Dojo Talks, the ChessDojo podcast.

Whether you're rooting for the underdogs or chess legends, there's something here for you. Watch as we unravel the pivotal blunders and brilliant plays that defined this championship, featuring unexpected victors and nail-biting finishes. Don't miss our analysis on the youngest ever candidate from India and his journey to face Ding Liren.

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CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 1:03 - Initial thoughts 5:55 - Time Control 9:18 - Gukesh: World's New Number 2? 17:54 - Gukesh's Future in Chess 26:25 - The Future of Classical Chess 28:13 - Analyzing the Candidates System 35:45 - End of Magnus Carlsen's Era 44:54 - Chess Predictions Reviewed 48:04 - Last Chance Qualifiers in Chess 51:30 - FIDE Grand Prix and World Cup Discussion 56:08 - Ding Liren vs Gukesh D

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