Candidates 2026Kateryna Lagno
    Kateryna Lagno
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    Kateryna Lagno

    Rank #6 2508 FIDE Grand Swiss Runner-up🛡️ Defensive Master

    "Elite defender and former blitz world champion. Extremely hard to beat in any time control."

    · Elomaxing Verdict

    Win Probability

    12%

    Community Aura

    80%

    Recent Form

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    About Kateryna

    With multiple Candidates appearances to her name, Lagno possesses one of the deepest track records in the field. On this occasion, she will play in Cyprus thanks to her qualification as runner-up at the 2025 FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss. A seasoned grandmaster with decades of professional experience, Lagno is a reliable performer in international competition whose strength in classical play and team events is unparalleled. Kateryna has amassed an exceptional collection of titles across all time controls, including multiple Women’s World Blitz Championships, a Women’s World Rapid Championship, European individual titles, and team gold medals at Olympiads and World Team Championships. Her opening preparation, positional flexibility, and endgame technique will be critical for a solid performance in April.

    Rating & Standings

    • World Rank#6
    • FIDE Rating2508
    • QualificationGrand Swiss Runner-up

    Candidates Profile

    • FormNEUTRAL
    • Elomaxing Win Prob.12%
    • Community Aura80%

    Most Played Openings (Last 30 Games)

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    Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System...3.Nc3 e5

    1x (20%)

    Alekhines Defense Modern Larsen Variation

    1x (20%)

    Queens Gambit Declined Queens Knight Variation

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    Caro Kann Defense Classical Variation...8.Bd3 Bxd3

    1x (20%)

    London System

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