Uzbek chess grandmaster Sindarov sets up world title match with Gukesh
Summary
Uzbek chess grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov won the Candidates Tournament ahead of schedule and will face India’s Gukesh Dommaraju in the World Chess Championship match. Sindarov performed very well, winning six games and losing none, while Gukesh is the current world champion after winning in 2024.Key Facts
- Javokhir Sindarov secured first place in the Candidates Tournament with one round remaining.
- Sindarov scored 9.5 points by winning six games and not losing any.
- Sindarov’s final round was a draw against Dutch player Anish Giri.
- Sindarov will challenge Gukesh Dommaraju for the World Chess Championship.
- Gukesh won the 2024 World Championship by beating China’s Ding Liren.
- Ding Liren became world champion after Magnus Carlsen gave up the title.
- Magnus Carlsen, a five-time champion, is currently the world’s top-ranked player but will not compete for the title again.
- The date and location of the upcoming World Championship match have not been announced.
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