World Chess Championship 2026
| Geneva, Switzerland | |||
| 24 November – 12 December 2026 | |||
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Defending champion |
Challenger | ||
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 Gukesh Dommaraju |
 Javokhir Sindarov | ||
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Born 29 May 2006 20 years old |
Born 8 December 2005 20/21 years old | ||
| Winner of the World Chess Championship 2024 | Winner of the Candidates Tournament 2026 | ||
The World Chess Championship 2026 is an upcoming chess match to determine the World Chess Champion. It will be played between the defending champion, Gukesh Dommaraju, and the challenger, Javokhir Sindarov, the winner of the Candidates Tournament 2026. The Championship is set to take place between 24 November and 12 December 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland.