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IS THE GUKESH ERA OVER? The 20-Year-Old "Winning Machine" Is Coming for the Crown!
The chess world has just been flipped upside down. If you thought Gukesh D was going to rule for a decade, you haven't been watching Javokhir Sindarov.
The Cyprus Report: A Masterclass in Resilience
Javokhir Sindarov and Rameshbabu Vaishali deliver historic performances at the 2026 FIDE Candidates in Cyprus, setting up the youngest-ever World Championship matches.
Sindarov’s Stunning Piece Sac Outclasses Praggnanandhaa
Uzbek sensation Javokhir Sindarov returned to the board in Round 10 with a vengeance. Facing the resilient Indian prodigy R. Praggnanandhaa, Sindarov unleashed a daring piece sacrifice.
Nakamura's Comeback Win That Derailed Caruana
Hikaru Nakamura outplays Fabiano Caruana in a grinding Round 8 endgame at the 2026 Candidates, turning a quiet opening into a clinical rook-and-pawn conversion.
Sindarov Kept Squeezing Until Wei Yi Broke
The sixth round of the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament in Cyprus witnessed a clash that may be a defines the tournament leader's path to the crown.
Caruana's Bounce-Back: The Pawn Storm That Broke Bluebaum
After a painful loss in Round 4 to the tournament leader, Javokhir Sindarov, American superstar Fabiano Caruana entered Round 5 with a clear mission: he needed to win.
Sindarov Beat Nakamura by Winning the Clock Battle
The 2026 Candidates Tournament is taking place at a resort in Cyprus. This is the biggest event in chess because the winner gets to play for the World Championship.
Javokhir Sindarov: The Boy Who Played His Way to Greatness
The story of Javokhir Sindarov's rise from Tashkent to the world's elite, and the habits that shaped his climb.
Candidates 2026 in Cyprus: Key Storylines
Eight of the world's strongest players descend on Paphos, Cyprus for the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament. The winner earns the right to challenge World Champion Gukesh.
Abdusattorov Outlasts Navara in a Prague Grind
Grandmasters David Navara and Nodirbek Abdusattorov face off in a tactical shootout where the Del Rio variation drags the game into uncharted deep waters.
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