The chess genius from Uzbekistan, Javokhir Sindarov, achieved victory over China’s Wei Yi in the final of the World Cup, held in Goa, India, marking a historical result. In the main games on November 25, which spanned two days, a draw was recorded (0.5-0.5, 0.5-0.5). Consequently, the winner was determined on November 26 in additional tie-break matches, and our compatriot achieved the final victory in the second game.
The Historical Second Champion
With this victory, Sindarov became the second Uzbekistani chess player to win this prestigious tournament. Earlier, in 2004, Rustam Kasimdzhanov had also won the FIDE World Cup. This competition is the largest chess knockout tournament held once every two years under the auspices of the International Chess Federation (FIDE). The tournament's prize fund is 2 million dollars, and the winner receives 120 thousand dollars.
The Main Prize: The Candidates Tournament
Most importantly, by reaching the final, Sindarov guaranteed a ticket to the 2026 Candidates Tournament (the basis for the fight for the World Chess Crown). Only three such tickets are awarded.
It should be noted that in the semi-finals of this year's tournament, two Uzbekistani chess players – Javokhir Sindarov and Nodirbek Yakubboev – faced each other. Sindarov won this match, but Yakubboev was unable to capitalize on the opportunity, losing to Russia's Andrey Esipenko in the match for 3rd place.
In previous years, world-class grandmasters such as Magnus Carlsen and Vladimir Kramnik won this competition. Sindarov's success in such a high-level competition further strengthened the standing of Uzbek chess on the world stage.
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