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Uzbek Grandmaster Sindarov Dominates Cyprus Candidates Chess Tournament

4/10/2026

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Javokhir Sindarov, the Uzbek grandmaster, leads Cyprus Candidates with eight points after six wins, two ahead of Anish Giri, who he meets in round 13.
Anish Giri defeated Fabiano Caruana, two points behind Sindarov.
In the women's Candidates, India's Vaishali Rameshbabu leads with six points.
Vincent Keymer earned a spot in the next Freestyle World Championship at Grenke Freestyle Open in Germany, while Magnus Carlsen finished third after health issues.

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Javokhir Sindarov, the Uzbek grandmaster, leads Cyprus Candidates with eight points after six wins, two ahead of Anish Giri, who he meets in round 13.
Anish Giri defeated Fabiano Caruana, two points behind Sindarov.
In the women's Candidates, India's Vaishali Rameshbabu leads with six points.
Vincent Keymer earned a spot in the next Freestyle World Championship at Grenke Freestyle Open in Germany, while Magnus Carlsen finished third after health issues.