Docu-series "Candidates" to Premiere on Indian Chess Stars' Journeys November 22
A six-episode docu-series titled "Candidates" will premiere on YouTube on November 22, chronicling the journeys of Indian chess players D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, R Vaishali, Arjun Erigaisi, and Vidit Gujrathi. Filmed from June 2022 to December 2024 across multiple countries, it captures their challenges, setbacks, and successes, including Gukesh's historic win as the youngest undisputed World Chess Champion at 18. The series coincides with the 2026 World Championship, where Gukesh will defend his title.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 33/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 13 Nov, 01:33 pm. Other outlets followed.
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