Vincent Keymer and Javokhir Sindarov (photo by Freestyle Chess and Niki Riga) New Delhi: There is a new apex predator in the world of chess and his name is Javokil Zindarov.The 20-year-old Uzbek grandmaster (GM) used stunning tactical aggression to win the 2026 FIDE Candidates Championship on Tuesday, ensuring his right to challenge India’s D … Read more
Zindarov wins 2026 candidacy (IANS) Uzbekistan Grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov won the Cyprus Chess Championship with an unprecedented dominant performance and set up a world championship match against current champion D Gukesh of India.The 20-year-old has won six of 13 matches without losing a draw with Dutchman Anish Giri in the 13th round on Tuesday to … Read more
Javokhir Sindarov vs. Anish Giri (Photo: Niki Riga/FIDE) NEW DELHI: Javokhir Sindarov produced a flawless performance to win the 2026 FIDE Candidates Championship on Tuesday, sealing the crown with a one-round stoppage and setting up a blockbuster world championship clash with D Gukesh later this year.The Uzbek grandmaster remained undefeated at the event at Cape … Read more
India’s Vaishali Rameshbabu plays against China’s Tan Zhongyi (photo by Yoav Nis) New Delhi: If you were to poll the global chess community to choose the likely winner of the 2026 FIDE Candidates, the answer would be nearly unanimous: Javokhir Sindarov. The Uzbekistan star’s ruthless efficiency, evidenced by a staggering 6/7 score, shows that his … Read more
Divya Deshmukh vs Julkinl (Photo: Michal Walusza) New Delhi: The fourth wheel has always been considered a psychological hurdle. Wednesday was the final push before the first scheduled rest day at the Cape St. George Hotel and Resort in Cyprus as the 2026 Candidates Tournament opens up a new level of competition. However, the Indian … Read more
Divya Deshmukh (Photo: Yoav Nis) New Delhi: If R Praggnanandhaa’s first-round win over Netherlands’ number one Anish Giri in the Candidates’ Round was a declaration of his aggressive DNA, the third round was a gorgeous reminder of the endearing nature of the game.The Indian team started off with high hopes at the Cape St. George … Read more