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Market analysis
Analysis generated Sep 17, 2026
Polymarket prices Sindarov as a 71% favorite over defending champion Gukesh (30%), reflecting the challenger's dominant Candidates performance and a 74-point rating advantage. Gukesh's form collapse since winning the 2024 title—he has dropped from a 2794 peak to 2703, finished last at both Norway Chess and Chennai Grand Masters 2026, and admitted his situation is "not looking great"—has eroded confidence in his ability to retain the crown despite holding champion's advantage in the Geneva match set for late November.
As of October 11, 2026, the Polymarket odds for 2026 World Chess Championship: Winner are: Javokhir Sindarov: 74%, Gukesh Dommaraju: 27%. These probabilities are derived from real-money trading and update in real time.
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