Who Should You Root For In The Candidates Tournament?

The Candidates Tournament is quickly approaching, and this will be an... interesting one. Eight of the strongest players in the world will vie for a chance to play against the mostly missing world champion, GM Ding Liren. The Chinese player had a tough 2023, facing health issues and shaky performances. This means that this year's Candidates winner has a great chance to become the next world champion—clearly, a lot's at stake!

But with such a leveled playing field, choosing just one of the eight players to root for is hard. That's why we devised a simple and highly scientific approach to help you pick your favorite Candidate to cheer for. Like with the Women's Candidates Tournament, you can take the quiz below to find out who, deep in your heart, you wish to see in the next World Championship match. 

So, did you find out who you should be rooting for in the Candidates? Share your result in the comment section below!