Sindarov vs Gukesh 2026
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Sindarov nears Candidates victory after Nakamura draw
Uzbek grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov is one step from winning the Candidates Tournament after a quick draw with Hikaru Nakamura in Round 12.
Sindarov holds lead after draw with Caruana
Uzbek grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov drew with Fabiano Caruana in Round 11 of the Candidates Tournament, maintaining his overall lead in the standings.
Javokhir Sindarov Maintains Lead at 2026 Candidates Tournament
Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov holds a 1.5-point lead after a Round 9 draw against Matthias Bluebaum. He next faces Praggnanandhaa in his quest for the world title match.
Sindarov Maintains Lead After Draw with Esipenko
Uzbek grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov drew with Russia’s Andrey Esipenko in the Candidates Tournament, retaining a two-point lead after eight rounds.
Sindarov Retains Lead at 2026 Candidates Tournament
Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Sindarov holds first place after a draw with Anish Giri, maintaining a strong lead at the 2026 Candidates Tournament in Cyprus.
Javokhir Sindarov Leads 2026 Candidates Tournament After Win
Uzbek grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov defeated Wei Yi in round six, maintaining solo leadership with 5.5/6 at the 2026 Candidates Tournament in Cyprus.
Javokhir Sindarov Defeats Nakamura, Retains Lead
Uzbek Grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov beat Hikaru Nakamura in the fifth round of the 2026 Candidates Tournament, keeping sole leadership with 4.5/5 points.
Javokhir Sindarov Takes Lead in Candidates Tournament After Win Over Caruana
Uzbek grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov defeats Fabiano Caruana in the fourth round of the 2026 Candidates Tournament in Cyprus, rising to sole leader with 3.5/4 points.
Javokhir Sindarov Defeats Praggnanandhu in Candidates
Uzbek grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov defeated Rameshbabu Praggnanandhu in the 2026 Candidates Tournament, boosting his rating to 2753.5 and achieving 8th in the world.
Sindarov draws with Bluebaum at Candidates Tournament
Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov drew with Matthias Bluebaum in round two of the Candidates Tournament and now has 1.5 points ahead of a key clash with Praggnanandhaa.