2026Title Match
World Championship Match 2026
The final match of the cycle — between the reigning world champion and the Candidates Tournament winner. The challenger will be decided on 16 April 2026 in Cyprus.
Champion🇮🇳Gukesh D
vs
Challenger?Candidates 2026 winner
Format
Match to 7½ points (14 classical games). If tied 7 – 7, FIDE-regulated rapid, blitz and Armageddon tiebreaks decide the title.
Schedule
Exact dates and venue will be announced by FIDE after the Candidates Tournament concludes.