The first round of the 2022 Candidates Tournament is in the books, with GMs Fabiano Caruana and Ian Nepomniachtchi taking the lead. The eight candidates are fighting for the right to challenge GM Magnus Carlsen for the title of world champion.
Round two begins at 6 a.m. Pacific/ 15:00 Central European on Saturday, June 18.
How to watch the 2022 Candidates Tournament
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Round 2 Pairings
| Round 1 | 18.06.22 | 6 a.m. PT/15:00 CEST |
| Rapport | – | Firouzja |
| Nakamura | – | Radjabov |
| Nepomniachtchi | – | Caruana |
| Duda | – | Ding |
Round 1 Standings
Guess The Result Contest
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