At the prestigious Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tournament taking place in South Africa, Uzbek chess prodigy Javokhir Sindorov made history once again. In the round-robin stage, he defeated former world champion Magnus Carlsen, securing the right to choose his opponent in the playoffs as the tournament's leading player.
In the first round of the tournament's final stage, Javokhir, playing with white pieces, delivered a fierce and high-level performance against Magnus Carlsen. Superior strategy, precise calculations, and a composed approach under pressure determined the outcome as Sindorov succeeded in defeating the Norwegian super grandmaster once more.
This victory marks the second significant achievement for Javokhir over Carlsen in his career and signifies a new milestone for the Uzbek chess player.
In the round-robin stage, Sindorov outscored all his opponents and concluded the qualifying phase as the absolute leader. This achievement earned him the privilege of selecting his opponent first in the playoffs — the quarterfinals. Undoubtedly, this advantage is a crucial edge in the challenging path of chess competition.
The quarterfinals begin today. In the decisive stages of the tournament, the world’s strongest grandmasters will face off. Experts and fans alike are eagerly anticipating another historic move, a new stride, and further grand achievements from Javokhir Sindorov.
Through his performance, he is not only cementing his place as one of the finest players in his career but also elevating the prestige of Uzbek chess on the global stage to new heights.
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