19-year-old Uzbek grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov has made another historic achievement in the world of chess - he became the youngest champion to win the FIDE World Cup. In the final, our compatriot defeated his opponent, the skilled Chinese chess player Yi Wei, in a dramatic tie-break series and scored a total of 2.5:1.5.
In the first games, the opponents fought equally, but in the decisive moments, Sindarov's precisely calculated tactics, courage, and ability to withstand pressure secured him the final victory.
The FIDE World Cup has been held since 2000. Levon Aronian, previously considered the youngest champion, won in 2005 at the age of 23. And now this record belongs to Sindarov - he won the World Cup at just 19 years old.
With this victory, Javokhir opened a new page not only in the history of the country, but also in world chess. Like any chess player who made it to the top three in the competition, he also officially qualified for the 2026 World Cup Candidates Tournament.
As a reminder, the current world champion is Gukesh Dommaraju of India. Sindarov's path to the world crown is now open - historical opportunities, big debates, and new heights await him ahead.
The Uzbek chess school has once again demonstrated its potential to the world - the 19-year-old champion is the clearest proof of this.
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