The strongest Swiss event of the year is around the corner. On the scenic Isle of Man, the first round starts on 25 October. The Grand Swiss is a pivotal part of the FIDE World Championship cycle, as the top two players in the final standings of the open event and the women’s event will get spots in next year’s Candidates Tournaments. | Pictured: Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana during the inaugural edition of the Grand Swiss | Photo: chess.com / Maria Emelianova