With the World Championship match in Geneva just over three weeks away, Jon Speelman considers the prospects of defending champion Gukesh Dommaraju and challenger Javokhir Sindarov. He reflects on the demands of a 14-game match, recent form and the importance of preparation, while revisiting Sindarov’s attacking win over Hikaru Nakamura in Saint Louis. Speelman also draws on past Candidates battles to underline the tactical possibilities ahead. | Photo: Nils Rohde / ChessBase