Uzbek chess player Javokhir Sindarov wins the Candidates Tournament ahead of schedule
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Uzbekistan celebrates a monumental achievement on the global intellectual stage: Grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov has secured an early victory at the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament. The young genius is now set to challenge the reigning champion, Gukesh Dommaraju, for the World Chess Championship title.
The tournament, held in Cyprus, served as a masterclass by the Uzbek player. The decisive moment came in the 13th round with a draw against one of the world’s elite players, Anish Giri of the Netherlands. This result brought Sindarov to 9.5 points. With one round remaining, he maintained a record two-point lead over his closest pursuer, rendering the final game a mere formality and guaranteeing Javokhir the top spot.
In addition to securing his place in the title match, Sindarov earned a substantial financial reward: €70,000 for the tournament victory, plus bonuses of €5,000 for every half-point gained. The historic showdown for the world chess crown between Sindarov and the Indian Grandmaster Gukesh is scheduled for late 2026. The world awaits the clash between the two brightest young talents of the modern era.
In addition to securing his place in the title match, Sindarov earned a substantial financial reward: €70,000 for the tournament victory, plus bonuses of €5,000 for every half-point gained. The historic showdown for the world chess crown between Sindarov and the Indian Grandmaster Gukesh is scheduled for late 2026. The world awaits the clash between the two brightest young talents of the modern era.
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