Candidates R4: Sindarov Stuns Caruana in Clash of Co-Leaders, Climbs to World Number Six

Following a thrilling fourth round at the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus, Javokhir Sindarov has taken a commanding lead. In a highly anticipated showdown between the former co-leaders, Sindarov triumphed over Fabiano Caruana, pushing his score to an impressive 3½ points out of a possible 4. This decisive victory grants him a full-point advantage over his nearest competitor. Elsewhere, Anish Giri secured a crucial win against Andrey Esipenko playing with the black pieces, bringing his score back to an even fifty percent. The day’s two other encounters concluded in draws, preceding the tournament’s scheduled first rest day.