Chess-Uzbek Sindarov wins Candidates tournament, sets up world title match with Gukesh - Reuters
Chess-Uzbek Sindarov wins Candidates tournament, sets up world title match with Gukesh Reuters
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Notable Quotes
"He’s the youngest champion in history and of course one of the best players in the world."
— Javokhir Sindarov , Athlete
"I'm very happy, but I'm not that surprised to win this tournament because I always believed in myself."
— Javokhir Sindarov , Athlete
"He hasn’t lost a single game. That’s the story."
— David Howell , Celebrity
"We are witnessing the next generation take over."
— Tania Sachdev , Celebrity
"He makes equal positions look completely winning."
— Peter Leko , Celebrity
"A big thank you to everyone who supported me during this long event."
— Javokhir Sindarov , Athlete
Key People
Anish Giri is a Dutch chess grandmaster known for his strong performance in international tournaments.
A chess Grandmaster and close friend of Javokhir Sindarov.
A chess Grandmaster and commentator.
D Gukesh is the reigning World Chess Champion and will face Javokhir Sindarov in the World Chess Championship.
Ding Liren is a Chinese chess grandmaster and former World Champion.
Fabiano Caruana is an American chess grandmaster who was a contender for the World Championship.
Indian chess prodigy who is set to compete in the world title match.
The youngest world chess champion who won the title in 2024.
Gukesh Dommaraju is an Indian chess player and the reigning World Champion.
Hikaru Nakamura is a world-renowned US chess grandmaster and popular online streamer.
Ian Nepomniachtchi is a Russian chess grandmaster known for his title challenges.
Javokhir Sindarov is an Uzbek grandmaster who won the Candidates Tournament.
Magnus Carlsen is a Norwegian chess grandmaster and former World Chess Champion.
A Hungarian chess Grandmaster and commentator.
Uzbek chess player who won the Candidates tournament.
An Indian chess player and commentator.
Wei Yi is a Chinese chess grandmaster recognized for his competitive skills and rising status in chess.
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Uzbek grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov clinched victory in the Candidates Tournament with a round to spare, drawing with Dutchman Anish Giri to set up a World Championship match against India's D Gukesh.
Uzbek grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov clinched victory in the Candidates Tournament with a round to spare, drawing with Dutchman Anish Giri to set up a World Championship match against India's Gukesh Dommaraju.
The 20-year-old Uzbek has obliterated the field in Cyprus, winning with a round to spare after an accurate 58-move draw with second-placed GM Anish Giri left him uncatchable.
Javokhir Sindarov will challenge for Gukesh Dommaraju’s world chess championship this fall after clinching the Candidates tournament with a game to spare in Cyprus.
Javokhir Sindarov delivered a flawless campaign to clinch the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 title, sealing the crown with a round to spare and setting up a blockbuster World Championship clash with D Gukesh later this year.
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