Cyprus Makes… Checkmate in Chess!

Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort is hosting the most prestigious tournament of the World Chess Championship cycle! Watch the Candidates Tournament live and witness the world’s top contenders battle for the ultimate title.

In a historic moment, Cyprus becomes the centre of the global chess world. For the first time, the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, located in the Peyia area of Paphos, will host one of the most important and demanding tournaments in the world championship cycle, from March 28 to April 16, 2026.