Chess Candidates 2024 Scheduled. Viswanathan anand is the only indian chess player to cross the 2800 rating points and arjun erigaisi is vying to become the second indian to achieve this feat. The first day, and opening ceremony will take place on the evening of april 3.

2.30pm est, 6.30pm utc, 8.30pm cet, 12.00am ist. Brace yourselves for an exciting year on the chessboard (and online).