Javokhir Sindarov Brings Historic Candidates Tournament Victory to Uzbekistan

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Uzbekistan is celebrating the greatest achievement in the history of national chess: Grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov has returned home as the winner of the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament. Our compatriot is now set to compete in the World Chess Championship match.

Javokhir Sindarov Brings Historic Candidates Tournament Victory to Uzbekistan
A grand welcoming ceremony took place at Tashkent International Airport. The national hero was greeted with high honors, joined by his family, mentors, and an official delegation led by the Chairman of the Uzbekistan Chess Federation, Abdulla Nigmatovich Aripov.

Sindarov’s victory in the Candidates Tournament is a truly historic moment, not only for the country but for the entire global chess community. The Grandmaster displayed a phenomenal performance, reaffirming the dominance of the "Uzbek Chess School." Speaking directly from the airport, the champion thanked his fellow citizens for their support, noting that this success is a shared victory for all of Uzbekistan. Next, he begins preparations for the decisive battle for the world crown.

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