Javokhir Sindarov delivered an outstanding performance at the Candidates Tournament, securing a decisive victory and finishing a remarkable 1½ points ahead of his closest competitor, Anish Giri. While numerous individuals have played a role in Javokhir’s success, one person stands out as the primary architect of his triumph: Roman Vidonyak, his coach.
The professional partnership between Roman and Javokhir commenced in January 2025. Over the subsequent sixteen months, they have achieved something truly extraordinary together. We sought to gain an understanding of Roman’s training methodologies directly from the source.
(Photo: Amruta Mokal)
