We examine the points table standings, latest results, round 4 schedule, draw, & streaming details of the 2024 FIDE Candidates Tournament, which will take place inside Toronto’s The Great Hall
Sunday will see Indian GM Gukesh, currently in top form, go head-to-head with tournament favorite Fabiano Caruana. Meanwhile, Praggnanandhaa will face off against Hikaru Nakamura. In another game in round 4, Vidit Gujrathi will take on the reigning champion of the Candidates Tournament, Ian Nepomniachtchi.
FIDE Candidates Tournament 2024 chess points table today, round 4 schedule, date, time, results, live stream telecast where to watch
According to FIDE, the winner of the Candidates Tournament 2024 earns the right to challenge Ding Liren in the 2024 World Chess Championship. Additionally, the champion of this event is set to receive a prize of €48,000. Meanwhile, the runner-up will be granted €36,000, and the third-place finisher will receive €24,000. In total, the tournament offers a prize pool amounting to €500,000.
| Rank | Player | Score | Matches | Wins | Loss |
| 1 | Gukesh D (IND) | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2 | Ian Nepomniachtchi (FIDE) | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | Fabiano Caruana (USA) | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | R Praggnanandhaa (IND) | 1.5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | Vidit Gujrathi (IND) | 1.5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 6 | Alireza Firouzja (FRA) | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Hikaru Nakamura (USA) | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Nijat Abasov (AZE) | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
2024 Candidates Tournament latest results, round 4 schedule, time, venue, draw, & players list
Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu and Vaishali Rameshbabu, both grandmasters, stood out as the sole victors in round three of the 2024 FIDE Candidates Tournament. Praggnanandhaa utilized the Schliemann Gambit to unsettle his more experienced opponent, GM Vidit Gujrathi, ultimately defeating one of the tournament leaders.
🇮🇳 Praggnanandhaa R (2747) clinched a thrilling victory against 🇮🇳 Vidit Gujrathi (2727) in a match marked by an unorthodox opening choice—Pragg's move 4…f5 in the Ruy Lopez. Both siblings secured wins today!
Round 3, #FIDECandidates📷 Maria Emelianova pic.twitter.com/6arKMNHoKe
— International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) April 6, 2024
Meanwhile, Gukesh Dommaraju, Ian Nepomniachtchi, and Fabiano Caruana, all grandmasters, maintained their shared lead by drawing their respective games. In the 2024 FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament, Vaishali showcased her attacking prowess by sacrificing three minor pieces in pursuit of IM Nurgyul Salimova’s king. Despite her bold strategy, GM Tan Zhongyi retained her lead by securing a draw with Black against GM Humpy Koneru.
The game between Nijat Abasov and Hikaru Nakamura witnessed a rapid exchange of pieces by move 20, leading to a gradual progression towards a peaceful ending in the Exchange Variation of the Slav Defense. In another encounter, Gukesh D chose a solid line against Ian Nepomniachtchi, providing opportunities to press without taking undue risks. However, Ian’s impeccable defense resulted in a draw, concluding the game without a clear victor.
Candidates Tournament 2024: results and schedule
| Round | Date | Match |
| Round 1 | 4th April | Fabiano Caruana 0.5-0.5 Hikaru Nakamura |
| Nijat Abasov 0.5-0.5 Ian Nepomniachtchi | ||
| Alireza Firouzja 0.5-0.5 R Praggnanandhaa | ||
| Gukesh D 0.5-0.5 Vidit Gujrathi | ||
| Round 2 | 5th April | Hikaru Nakamura 0-1 Vidit Gujrathi |
| R Praggnanandhaa 0-1 Gukesh D | ||
| Ian Nepomniachtchi 1-0 Alireza Firouzja | ||
| Fabiano Caruana 1-0 Nijat Abasov | ||
| Round 3 | 6th April | Nijat Abasov 0.5-0.5 Hikaru Nakamura |
| Alireza Firouzja 0.5-0.5 Fabiano Caruana | ||
| Gukesh D 0.5-0.5 Ian Nepomniachtchi | ||
| Vidit Gujrathi 0-1 R Praggnanandhaa | ||
| Round 4 | 7th April | Hikaru Nakamura vs R Praggnanandhaa |
| Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Vidit Gujrathi | ||
| Fabiano Caruana vs Gukesh D | ||
| Nijat Abasov vs Alireza Firouzja | ||
| Round 5 | 9th April | Alireza Firouzja vs Hikaru Nakamura |
| Gukesh D vs Nijat Abasov | ||
| Vidit Gujrathi vs Fabiano Caruana | ||
| R Praggnanandhaa vs Ian Nepomniachtchi | ||
| Round 6 | 10th April | Gukesh D vs Hikaru Nakamura |
| Vidit Gujrathi vs Alireza Firouzja | ||
| R Praggnanandhaa vs Nijat Abasov | ||
| Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Fabiano Caruana | ||
| Round 7 | 11th April | Hikaru Nakamura vs Ian Nepomniachtchi |
| Fabiano Caruana vs R Praggnanandhaa | ||
| Nijat Abasov vs Vidit Gujrathi | ||
| Alireza Firouzja vs Gukesh D | ||
| Round 8 | 13th April | Hikaru Nakamura vs Fabiano Caruana |
| Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Nijat Abasov | ||
| R Praggnanandhaa vs Alireza Firouzja | ||
| Vidit Gujrathi vs Gukesh D | ||
| Round 9 | 14th April | Vidit Gujrathi vs Hikaru Nakamura |
| Gukesh D vs R Praggnanandhaa | ||
| Alireza Firouzja vs Ian Nepomniachtchi | ||
| Nijat Abasov vs Fabiano Caruana | ||
| Round 10 | 15th April | Hikaru Nakamura vs Nijat Abasov |
| Fabiano Caruana vs Alireza Firouzja | ||
| Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Gukesh D | ||
| R Praggnanandhaa vs Vidit Gujrathi | ||
| Round 11 | 17th April | R Praggnanandhaa vs Hikaru Nakamura |
| Vidit Gujrathi vs Ian Nepomniachtchi | ||
| Gukesh D vs Fabiano Caruana | ||
| Alireza Firouzja vs Nijat Abasov | ||
| Round 12 | 18th April | Hikaru Nakamura vs Alireza Firouzja |
| Nijat Abasov vs Gukesh D | ||
| Fabiano Caruana vs Vidit Gujrathi | ||
| Ian Nepomniachtchi vs R Praggnanandhaa | ||
| Round 13 | 20th April | Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Hikaru Nakamura |
| R Praggnanandhaa vs Fabiano Caruana | ||
| Vidit Gujrathi vs Nijat Abasov | ||
| Gukesh D vs Alireza Firouzja | ||
| Round 14 | 21st April | Hikaru Nakamura vs Gukesh D |
| Alireza Firouzja vs Vidit Gujrathi | ||
| Nijat Abasov vs R Praggnanandhaa | ||
| Fabiano Caruana vs Ian Nepomniachtchi |
When And Where to Watch: live streaming & telecast
Chess enthusiasts can eagerly tune in to watch all the matches of the Candidates Tournament live on either the chess.com YouTube or Twitch platform. It’s worth noting that the round four matches will commence on Sunday at 6:30 PM GMT.