In this recent article, we asked our readers to predict which of the eight candidates would win the tournament. Here are the results of the poll.
| Fabiano Caruana | 129 | | 47% |
| Hikaru Nakamura | 44 | | 16% |
| Alireza Firouzja | 30 | | 10% |
| Ian Nepomniachtchi | 21 | | 7% |
| Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu | 16 | | 5% |
| Nijat Abasov | 13 | | 4% |
| Gukesh Dommaraju | 12 | | 4% |
| Vidit Gujrathi | 8 | | 2% |
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Now two very knowledgable spectators – both multiple World Champions – have given us their predictions, discussing the chances of the candidates:
Five-time World Champion Vishy Anand spoke about the Candidates 2024. He talks about who he thinks are the favourites to take home the title - not just in the open section but also in the women.
Magnus Carlsen and David Howell sit down to give their Candidates 2024 predictions
After struggling with visa problems – like a number of the Candidates playing in the tournament, Sagar Shah, founder and CEO of ChessBase India succeeded in obtaining the necessary stamp in his passport and a plane ticket. On March 30 he arrived in Toronto.
From the capital of the province of Ontario, located along Lake Ontario’s northwestern shore, Sagar will be providing daily reports on the most exciting chess event of the year. We will be receiving video impressions and interviews in his inimitable style. Looking forward, Sagar!
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Readers can post their predictions for the open and women's candidates in the feedback section below, including perhaps a line or two explaining the reason for their choice.
