Javokhir Sindarov

Sindarov Hits Record 10/14, Sets Up 2026 Title Clash with Gukesh

April 2026 Update

Javokhir Sindarov won the 2026 Candidates Tournament with a record 10/14, the highest score in the modern format. He sealed the result with a final-round draw against Wei Yi.

This performance surpasses previous top Candidates runs and confirms Sindarov as the leading challenger of the new generation.

He will now face World Champion Gukesh in the 2026 World Championship, setting up a decisive clash between two of the youngest elite players at the top level.

Sindarov’s result stands as the defining outcome of the 2026 Candidates.

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