Javokhir Sindarov’s impressive run showed no signs of slowing down in round five of the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus. The young talent delivered a significant upset, defeating top seed Hikaru Nakamura with the black pieces, which pushed his remarkable score to 4.5 out of 5.
Fabiano Caruana also made his mark, securing a crucial victory against Matthias Bluebaum. This win keeps Caruana just one point behind the tournament leader, intensifying the competition.
The decisive outcomes in these games largely stemmed from difficulties encountered by Nakamura and Bluebaum, who both reportedly faltered during the opening stages of their respective matches. The two remaining encounters of the round concluded in draws.
