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2026 World Chess Championship: Winner

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2026 World Chess Championship: Winner

$61,699 Vol.

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$61,699 Vol.

Javokhir Sindarov

$24,221 Vol.

70%

Gukesh Dommaraju

$37,478 Vol.

31%

This market will resolve to the player that wins the 2026 World Chess Championship. If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed player to win the 2026 World Chess Championship per the rules of FIDE, the corresponding market will resolve to “No”. If the 2026 World Chess Championship tournament is cancelled, postponed, or partially completed after June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source will be official information from FIDE; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Sindarov's dominant, undefeated victory in the 2026 FIDE Candidates—finishing 10/14 with six wins and eight draws—has established him as the clear market favorite ahead of his title match against defending champion Gukesh Dommaraju. The Uzbek grandmaster's recent rating surge and consistent results against elite competition contrast with Gukesh's challenging 2026 campaign, marked by multiple subpar classical finishes and withdrawals from select events to prioritize targeted preparation. With the November match in Geneva approaching, traders view Sindarov's momentum and lower pressure as decisive edges, though Gukesh's prior world championship experience and youth keep a realistic path open for the incumbent.

This market will resolve to the player that wins the 2026 World Chess Championship.

If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed player to win the 2026 World Chess Championship per the rules of FIDE, the corresponding market will resolve to “No”.

If the 2026 World Chess Championship tournament is cancelled, postponed, or partially completed after June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”.

The primary resolution source will be official information from FIDE; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$61,699
Data de Término
1 jan 2027
Mercado Aberto
May 12, 2026, 2:15 PM ET
This market will resolve to the player that wins the 2026 World Chess Championship. If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed player to win the 2026 World Chess Championship per the rules of FIDE, the corresponding market will resolve to “No”. If the 2026 World Chess Championship tournament is cancelled, postponed, or partially completed after June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source will be official information from FIDE; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve to the player that wins the 2026 World Chess Championship. If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed player to win the 2026 World Chess Championship per the rules of FIDE, the corresponding market will resolve to “No”. If the 2026 World Chess Championship tournament is cancelled, postponed, or partially completed after June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source will be official information from FIDE; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Sindarov's dominant, undefeated victory in the 2026 FIDE Candidates—finishing 10/14 with six wins and eight draws—has established him as the clear market favorite ahead of his title match against defending champion Gukesh Dommaraju. The Uzbek grandmaster's recent rating surge and consistent results against elite competition contrast with Gukesh's challenging 2026 campaign, marked by multiple subpar classical finishes and withdrawals from select events to prioritize targeted preparation. With the November match in Geneva approaching, traders view Sindarov's momentum and lower pressure as decisive edges, though Gukesh's prior world championship experience and youth keep a realistic path open for the incumbent.

This market will resolve to the player that wins the 2026 World Chess Championship.

If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed player to win the 2026 World Chess Championship per the rules of FIDE, the corresponding market will resolve to “No”.

If the 2026 World Chess Championship tournament is cancelled, postponed, or partially completed after June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”.

The primary resolution source will be official information from FIDE; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$61,699
Data de Término
1 jan 2027
Mercado Aberto
May 12, 2026, 2:15 PM ET
This market will resolve to the player that wins the 2026 World Chess Championship. If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed player to win the 2026 World Chess Championship per the rules of FIDE, the corresponding market will resolve to “No”. If the 2026 World Chess Championship tournament is cancelled, postponed, or partially completed after June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source will be official information from FIDE; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"2026 World Chess Championship: Winner" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 2 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Javokhir Sindarov" at 70%, followed by "Gukesh Dommaraju" at 31%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 70¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 70% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "2026 World Chess Championship: Winner" has generated $61.7K in total trading volume since the market launched on May 12, 2026. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "2026 World Chess Championship: Winner," browse the 2 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "2026 World Chess Championship: Winner" is "Javokhir Sindarov" at 70%, meaning the market assigns a 70% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Gukesh Dommaraju" at 31%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "2026 World Chess Championship: Winner" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.