Javohir Sindorov further strengthened his lead in the candidates tournament

The prestigious Candidates Tournament in chess, taking place in Cyprus, is entering its decisive stage. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

In the twelfth round of the tournament, talented Uzbek grandmaster Javohir Sindorov competed against strong American opponent Hikaru Nakamura. This highly competitive match ended in a draw.

With this point, Sindorov increased his total score to nine, strengthening his lead in the tournament standings. Currently, the gap between our compatriot and Anish Giri from the Netherlands, who is in second place, is two points.

According to expert analysis, Javohir Sindorov is very close to winning the tournament. If he demonstrates consistent play in the upcoming rounds, he may secure first place ahead of schedule.

Regardless of his opponents' results, the probability of Sindorov becoming the final winner is rated very high. In an interview with journalists after the game, the grandmaster shared his thoughts.

According to him, the match with Nakamura was physically exhausting, which is why a draw was the most optimal outcome in today's situation. Javohir noted that he chose reliable options without taking unnecessary risks.

Additionally, he did not hide that he spends his free time resting and playing computer games as a hobby. Based on information provided on the One.uz website, it can be said that the athlete pays no attention to groundless rumors circulating on social media about his personal life or other chess players.

His entire focus is directed solely toward important victories on the chessboard. Now, all fans are awaiting the thirteenth round.

As part of this round, on April 14, Javohir Sindorov will play with the black pieces against his closest pursuer, Anish Giri. This match is considered one of the most important encounters that could determine the fate of the tournament.

Uzbek chess enthusiasts look forward to another successful game from our young grandmaster.