Sindarov to face Gukesh in first meeting before title match at Grand Chess Tour in Warsaw

The Grand Chess Tour is set to begin in Poland, with attention focused on the first clash between Javokhir Sindarov and reigning world champion Gukesh Dommaraju ahead of their title match. Gazeta describes the tournament format and its participants.

July 21, 2026

The Grand Chess Tour in Warsaw will host the initial encounter between Javokhir Sindarov and Gukesh Dommaraju, preceding their world title match.

Kicking off in Warsaw,

chess tournament javokhir sindarov grand chess tour world chess championship rapid chess blitz chess gukesh dommaraju warsaw

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

Sport

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

Sport

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

Sport