Chess legend Garry Kasparov shared warm thoughts about the rising star of Uzbek chess, Javokhir Sindarov. Praising his performance in the Candidates Tournament, he highlighted Sindarov's playing style, speed, and ability to make precise decisions.
Kasparov noted that in the Cyprus tournament, Sindarov perfectly combined speed and quality—a crucial aspect in chess. At the elite level, moving quickly isn't enough; every decision must be accurate, well-calculated, and positionally sound.
"In Cyprus, Sindarov showed a great balance between good, fast play and high-quality moves. It is a balance between saving time and finding the best moves. He absolutely deserved the victory," UzChess quotes Kasparov.
Kasparov, an icon of chess history, compared Javokhir's style to that of former world champion Boris Spassky. In his view, Sindarov possesses versatility, quick thinking, and an intuitive ability to find the right squares for his pieces.
"If I were to make a comparison, I would probably say Spassky. A very versatile style. Spassky played exactly like that in the mid-60s: fast, intuitively finding the right squares for his pieces. At the same time, there is also dynamics in Sindarov's game," he said.
Such recognition is undoubtedly a huge morale boost for Javokhir Sindarov. High praise from one of the greatest names in the chess world, like Garry Kasparov, holds special significance for any grandmaster.
In recent years, Sindarov has stood out for his bold moves, calm decision-making under pressure, and fearless play against strong opponents. His game features not just defense or positional stability, but also dynamics, initiative, and a desire to keep the opponent under constant pressure.
Kasparov emphasized this very point. He believes that if Sindarov maintains this energy, pressure, and precision, a great future awaits him.
"If Sindarov continues to play with the same energy, pressure, and precision, a great future awaits him," said Kasparov.
In short, Javokhir Sindarov's victory did not go unnoticed by Uzbek fans or legends of world chess. Kasparov's recognition proves one thing: Sindarov is no longer just a talent; he is accepted as a serious force on the big stage. The voice of a new generation is being heard louder on the chessboard.
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