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Sindarov Leads Poland Tournament After Opening Day

The World Championship challenger remains undefeated and shares the lead with four other players after three rapid rounds in Warsaw.

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Javokhir Sindarov breaks into top 5 on FIDE May 2026 rating list

After winning the Candidates Tournament, Sindarov gained 31 rating points and moved to world number 5, now rated 2776. This marks his entry into the elite top 5 for the first time.

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Sindarov Rises to World No. 5 After Historic Candidates Win

Javokhir Sindarov gained 31 rating points from his dominant Candidates performance, breaking into the world top 5 for the first time with a rating of 2776.

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Uzbekistan's Chess Powerhouse: Two Players in World Top 5

With Sindarov at No. 5 and Abdusattorov at No. 4, Uzbekistan now has two players in the world's top five, marking an unprecedented achievement for the nation.

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Sindarov Rises To No. 5, Erdogmus Breaks 2700 On May Rating List

Javokhir Sindarov has jumped to world #5 with a rating of 2776 after his dominant Candidates victory, gaining the most rating points among the world's top-100 players.

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FIDE announces dates for Sindarov-Gukesh World Chess Championship match

The world championship match between Sindarov and Gukesh is scheduled for November 23 to December 17, 2026. It will be the youngest world championship match in history with both players aged 20.

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Grand Chess Tour: Sindarov and Van Foreest step in as tour regulars

Sindarov joins the 2026 Grand Chess Tour as a full participant replacing Gukesh, who withdrew to focus on World Championship preparation.

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Grand Chess Tour: Sindarov and Van Foreest Step in as Tour Regulars

Candidates winner replaces Gukesh as full tour participant while world champion reduces schedule to focus on title defense preparation.

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Sindarov added to Grand Chess Tour 2026 as full-tour participant

Following Gukesh's withdrawal from the full tour, Sindarov was promoted to full-tour status and will compete in Warsaw, Bucharest, and both Saint Louis events this season.

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Sindarov Stumbles in First Post-Candidates Test

After his dominant Candidates performance, Sindarov lost both rapid matches in the Chess.com Playoffs, failing to advance past preliminary rounds.

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Sindarov Returns Home as Hero, Receives Second Presidential Award

Javokhir Sindarov was met by the Prime Minister at Tashkent Airport and received the Order of 'Mehnat Shuhrati' from President Mirziyoyev.

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Sindarov Eliminated from Chess.com Open 2026

The Candidates winner suffered an early exit from the $250,000 rapid tournament, losing to teammate Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in the losers bracket.

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Team Vitality Signs Sindarov for 2026-2027

World championship challenger Javokhir Sindarov rejoins Team Vitality's chess roster, strengthening their competitive lineup.

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Coach Roman Vidonyak Reveals Sindarov's Training Methods

An exclusive interview with Sindarov's coach reveals the intensive training regimen that led to the Candidates victory.

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Team Vitality Signs Javokhir Sindarov for 2026-2027

The French esports organization announced Sindarov's return to their chess roster following his historic Candidates victory, highlighting his potential as World Champion.

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Coach Roman Vidonyak: Javokhir Sindarov's secret weapon

In-depth interview with Sindarov's coach revealing training methods and the partnership that led to Candidates success. Vidonyak calls Sindarov 'TNT'.

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Coach Roman Vidonyak: Javokhir Sindarov's Secret Weapon

Exclusive interview with Sindarov's coach reveals training methods behind the Candidates victory and preparation techniques.

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Team Vitality signs Javokhir Sindarov for 2026-2027

Uzbek grandmaster rejoins Team Vitality's chess roster after historic Candidates victory, marking his peak career moment

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Team Vitality Re-signs Javokhir Sindarov for 2026-2027 Chess Roster

World championship challenger Sindarov continues partnership with Team Vitality esports organization for upcoming seasons.

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Carlsen, Caruana Give Gukesh-Sindarov World Championship Predictions

World's top players analyze the upcoming world championship match between 20-year-old Sindarov and 19-year-old Gukesh

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Carlsen and Caruana give predictions for Gukesh-Sindarov world championship match

World #1 Magnus Carlsen and #3 Fabiano Caruana shared their thoughts on the upcoming November-December world championship match between the 20-year-old players.

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Sindarov reflects on Candidates victory: 'I played chess better than everyone'

In post-tournament interviews, Sindarov praised his team's preparation and discussed the pressure of leading. He highlighted his win over Caruana as his favorite game of the tournament.

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Javokhir Sindarov: 'I will try to win the World Championship match'

Extensive post-Candidates interview where Sindarov discusses his preparation methods, key moments of victory, and ambitions for the world championship match.

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Sindarov, Vaishali Triumph: 7 FIDE Candidates Conclusions

GM Javokhir Sindarov blew away the field in the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament in Cyprus to win €170,000 (~$200k) and, much more importantly, earn a world championship match against GM Gukesh Dommaraju

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Sindarov Reflects on Candidates Victory in Extensive Interview

After winning the FIDE Candidates 2026, Javokhir Sindarov gave an in-depth interview sharing his ambitions and preparation methods.

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Javokhir Sindarov: 'The quarantine changed my life' - Exclusive Post-Candidates Interview

In-depth interview with the Candidates winner discussing his preparation methods, work with coach Roman Vidonyak, and World Championship ambitions.

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Javokhir Sindarov: "The quarantine changed my life"

Extensive interview with the Candidates winner reflecting on key victory moments, preparation methods, and future ambitions

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Javokhir Sindarov on preparing to face D Gukesh for the World title

After winning the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026, Uzbek star Javokhir Sindarov has emerged as the new challenger for the World Championship. In a recent interview after his victory, Sindarov reflected on his journey, key moments, and preparation. He also shared his thoughts on facing World Champion Gukesh

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Sindarov Returns Home to Hero's Welcome After Historic Candidates Victory

Javokhir Sindarov received the Order of Labour Glory from Uzbekistan President and was greeted by thousands of fans after his historic Candidates Tournament victory.

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Tashkent welcomes Javokhir Sindarov after historic Candidates Tournament triumph

Chess player Javokhir Sindarov, the first in Uzbekistan's history to win the Candidates Tournament, returned to Tashkent on a charter flight. He was welcomed at the airport by the prime minister and other officials. President awarded him with an order