Uzbek chess grandmaster Sindarov sets up world title match with Gukesh

Uzbek grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov clinched victory in the Candidates Tournament with a round to spare, drawing with Dutchman Anish Giri. At just 20 years old, he won six of his 13 games, finishing with 9.5 points, two clear of Giri. Sindarov is now preparing for a World Championship match against India's Gukesh Dommaraju, who won the title in 2024.