Young and talented Uzbek grandmaster Javokhir Sindorov achieved another great victory in the world of chess. In the 6th round of the Candidates Tournament, which took place on April 4, he defeated the strong Chinese opponent Wei Yi, who was ranked 7th in the world.
This victory was another important step for Sindorov. Because he has been defeating high-level chess players in a row throughout the tournament. Wei Yi, like his previous opponents, was forced to surrender to the Uzbek grandmaster.
Thus, Javokhir Sindorov scored 5.5 points in 6 games, gaining his fifth victory in the tournament and further strengthening his lead. His stable and reliable game attracts the attention of fans and experts.
It is noteworthy that Sindorov managed to defeat not only Wei Yi, but also the strongest representatives of world chess in this tournament. In particular, in the 5th round he defeated American Hikaru Nakamura, who was in second place in the world ranking, and in the 4th round he defeated another strong opponent - Fabiano Caruana, who was in third place in the world ranking.
Now another serious test awaits the Uzbek grandmaster. On April 5, he will play against the famous Dutch chess player Anish Giri in the 7th round. This match is also sure to arouse great interest among fans.
It is worth noting that the 2026 Candidates Tournament started on March 29 in Paphos, Cyprus, and will last until April 15. The 8 best chess players in the world are participating in it. Sindorov made history as the first Uzbek to qualify for this prestigious tournament.
The tournament consists of two rounds, and the chess players will play a total of 14 games. This means that there are still 9 important rounds ahead. The winner of the tournament will receive not only a large cash prize (48 thousand euros), but also the opportunity to fight for the chess crown against the current world champion Dommaraju Gukesh.
In short, Javahir Sindorov is still in very good shape and if he maintains this pace, he can not only win the tournament, but also get the opportunity to fight for the world championship. Fans are watching each of his games with great excitement.
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