Chess-Uzbek Sindarov wins Candidates tournament, sets up world title match with Gukesh - Reuters

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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 Gukesh Dommaraju.

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.

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.

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.