Sindarov, who remained unbeaten throughout tournament, sealed the Candidates title in dominant fashion by reaching 9.5 points by the end of Round 13, finishing with a game to spare. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
With the championship match scheduled for the November-December window, much of the spotlight is already on the impending showdown between two of the brightest stars of the new generation. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHe\u2019s the youngest champion in history and, of course, one of the best players in the world. He has a lot of strong skills and it will be a very exciting match. I will be very excited for this match and he has a very good team. I will just say good luck to him,\u201d Sindarov told ChessBase India.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
While Sindarov enters the contest in red-hot form, Gukesh, the youngest world champion in history, remains a formidable opponent despite a relatively quiet run since his title-winning triumph over Ding Liren in 2024.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on his own performance at the Candidates, Sindarov credited his disciplined approach and ability to stay focused as key factors behind his success, saying, \u201cIn this tournament, I was always trying to think about my preparation and only about chess. I don\u2019t see a lot of social media.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 20-year-old\u2019s composed run through the field was marked by consistency and maturity beyond his years, as he navigated high-pressure situations with remarkable control.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on his own performance at the Candidates, Sindarov credited his disciplined approach and ability to stay focused as key factors behind his success, saying, \u201cIn this tournament, I was always trying to think about my preparation and only about chess. I don\u2019t see a lot of social media.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIf it will be in December, for me probably I\u2019ll choose some hot country like Cyprus. I don\u2019t want to play the World Chess Championship match in cold weather,\u201d Sindarov said in the press conference.<\/p>\r\n\r\n