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Javokhir
Sindarov

Uzbek Grandmaster. 2025 World Cup Champion. Candidates Contender. FIDE 2745 — World #11.

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FIDE ELO
0
World Rank
#11
GM Age
12y
2nd youngest ever
World Cup
Champion
01 // Bio

The Prodigy

Born December 8, 2005, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Javokhir Sindarov earned the Grandmaster title at just 12 years, 10 months, and 8 days — the second-youngest in chess history, behind only Sergey Karjakin.

Known for an aggressive, dynamic playing style and relentless preparation, Javokhir combines classical chess understanding with a fearless modern approach. Victories over Firouzja, Vachier-Lagrave, Nakamura, and Abdusattorov have made him one of the most dangerous competitors on the elite circuit.

A two-time Uzbek national champion and key member of the historic Olympiad gold-medal team, he represents the new wave of Uzbek chess excellence — while relaxing with CS2 and FIFA off the board.

Player Profile
HandleGM Sindarov
Born08/12/2005
OriginTashkent, UZB
TitleGrandmaster
Classical2745
Rapid2727
Blitz2662
TeamQuestmind
02 // Wins

Achievement Unlocked

2019
Grandmaster Title
Earned at 12 years, 10 months — 2nd youngest in history
2022
Chess Olympiad Gold
Key member of Uzbekistan's historic gold-medal team
2023
Asian Games Bronze
Individual & Team medals in Hangzhou
2025
FIDE World Cup
Youngest champion ever. First Uzbek winner. Goa, India
2025
Grand Swiss 2700+
Broke through the elite 2700 Elo barrier
2026
Candidates Record
6 wins + 6 draws in 12 rounds — modern era record
03 // Timeline

Level Progression

2017
International Master title earned
2019
Grandmaster at 12 years, 10 months, 8 days
2022
Two-time Uzbek National Champion
2022
44th Chess Olympiad — Team Gold
2023
Asian Games — Bronze (Individual + Team)
2024
Qatar Masters — elite breakthrough
2025
FIDE World Cup Champion
2025
FIDE Grand Swiss — crossed 2700 Elo
2026
Candidates Tournament — making history
Ongoing

2026 Candidates
Tournament

6 wins + 6 draws through 12 rounds. The most wins in the modern Candidates format. Contending for the right to challenge for the World Chess Championship.

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W
6
D
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L
04 // Updates

Latest News

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Official rating card & history
Chess.com
Games, puzzles, analytics
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@javokhir_sindarov // 53K
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@GMJSindarov
05 // Reach Out

Contact

For sponsorships, media inquiries, simultaneous exhibitions, coaching, and appearances.

javokhir@questmind.gg
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