Candidates R6: Sindarov’s Winning Streak Continues, Lead Grows to 1½ Points

Javokhir Sindarov’s astonishing performance continued unabated in the sixth round of the Candidates Tournament held in Cyprus. The young talent secured another crucial victory, this time by defeating Wei Yi playing with the black pieces, bringing his remarkable score to 5½ out of 6 points. This win further cemented the 20-year-old’s position at the top, extending his formidable lead to 1½ points over second-place Fabiano Caruana. With the rest of the field now significantly trailing and the remaining three games of the round concluding in draws, Sindarov stands as the undisputed frontrunner as the event approaches the final round of its first half.