Javokhir Sindarov has emerged victorious at the Candidates Tournament held in Cyprus, securing the overall win with a round still to play. The 20-year-old chess prodigy achieved this remarkable feat by drawing his thirteenth-round match against Anish Giri. With this victory, Sindarov has earned the right to face Gukesh Dommaraju for the world chess championship later this year.
The thirteenth round saw only one decisive game, with Wei Yi being the sole player to secure a win. The other matches concluded in draws, confirming the top standings of the tournament and leaving no room for shifts at the pinnacle of the leaderboard.
