GM Sindarov wins Candidates 2026, sets up world title clash with Gukesh
Uzbek grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov delivered a dominant, unbeaten performance to win the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus with a round to spare, finishing on 9.5 points. The 20-year-old’s victory sets up a World Championship clash against India’s D Gukesh, creating the youngest-ever title matchup in chess history.
