Candidates full draw: Divya vs Humpy in women's opener; Pragg faces Giri

The 2026 FIDE Candidates and Women’s Candidates pairings are out, with both tournaments set in Cyprus from March 28 to April 16 in a double round-robin format. Key open clashes include Caruana vs Nakamura and Praggnanandhaa vs Giri, while the women’s event features major games like Humpy vs Divya. After 14 rounds, the winners will challenge the world champions.