Uzbek grandmaster remains unbeaten to earn shot at World Chess Championship crown
Sindarov happily accepted the quick draw
Sindarov has widened the gap between himself and the rest of the field
The eight-player tournament is being held over two rounds and runs until April 15
Few had predicted such a dominant run
German grandmaster tops field ahead of Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Magnus Carlsen in Karlsruhe
The 20-year-old scored six points out of seven
The triumph marks Abdusattorov’s second victory at the Prague tournament
Two young Uzbek grandmasters broke into the top 10
Abdusattorov finished clear on top with nine points from 13 rounds
In October 2025, Javokhir Sindarov won the Chess World Cup in India. For this achievement, he was awarded the title of “Honoured Athlete of Uzbekistan.”
Eight of the world’s leading players will compete for the title
It will be held at the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort in Cyprus
The final stage of the tournament began in Cape Town
Abdusattorov opened the tournament with six consecutive wins
His coaching team will receive cash awards
The final was decided in the second 15’+10” Rapid tiebreak
The 2026 Candidates will be held in Cyprus
The 2026 edition expands eligibility to mothers with children under two years old
Mirziyoyeva expressed special pride in the achievements of female players
Abdusattorov faced French player Alireza Firouzja