R Praggnanandhaa addresses form dip before 2026 Candidates

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Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa admits his form has declined ahead of the 2026 Candidates tournament. He attributes the dip to a demanding 2025 schedule, which saw early successes followed by struggles in the latter half of the year. Praggnanandhaa plans to use a two-month break before the Candidates to rest and improve his game.


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