Historic success. Javokhir Sindarov wins Candidates tournament with one round remaining

Uzbek grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov won the Candidates tournament with one round remaining. He scored 9.5 points and earned a match against reigning world champion Gukesh Dommaraju.

July 21, 2026

Uzbekistan's grandmaster, Javokhir Sindarov, has achieved a landmark victory, clinching the 2026 Candidates tournament in Nicosia, Cyprus, with a round to spare

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Uzbekistan’s chess player Javokhir Sindarov tied for 7th-9th at the Super Rapid & Blitz Poland in Warsaw, with attention focused on his games against reigning World Champion Dommaraju Gukesh. Indian grossmeister won the rapid, while Sindarov responded with two blitz wins ahead of their title match.

July 21, 2026

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FIDE announces dates for Sindarov-Gukesh World Chess Championship match

FIDE launched the bidding process to host the World Chess Championship match between reigning champion Dommaraju Gukesh and Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov. The match, expected to be the youngest in history, is scheduled for late November to mid-December.

July 21, 2026

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