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Uzbek Grandmaster Sindarov Wins FIDE Candidates Tournament

4/17/2026

Summary

Story summary

Javokhir Sindarov, an Uzbek grandmaster, won the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Candidates Tournament and earned a World Championship match against Gukesh Dommaraju (India) later this year.
Sindarov finished with 9.5 points, remaining unbeaten, with six wins and seven draws.
He drew with Anish Giri in the final round.
The match will be the second consecutive World Championship featuring two Asian players under 21, with the date and venue still unconfirmed.

History

Historical Context

Bobby Fischer's 1972 victory over Boris Spassky in Reykjavík ended 24 years of Soviet dominance in chess, captivating an audience of 600 million and marking a Cold War milestone. Today, young Asian players like Javokhir Sindarov, who recently won the FIDE Candidates Tournament, are reshaping the competitive landscape, highlighting a significant shift in chess's global dynamics.

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Story summary

Javokhir Sindarov, an Uzbek grandmaster, won the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Candidates Tournament and earned a World Championship match against Gukesh Dommaraju (India) later this year.
Sindarov finished with 9.5 points, remaining unbeaten, with six wins and seven draws.
He drew with Anish Giri in the final round.
The match will be the second consecutive World Championship featuring two Asian players under 21, with the date and venue still unconfirmed.

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