Candidates: Javokhir Sindarov takes commanding lead; Zhu Jiner beats Divya Deshmukh
Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov stunned joint leader Fabiano Caruana in Cyprus, showcasing a dominant offensive. The youngest participant now leads with 3.5 points, potentially setting up a one-sided Candidates tournament. Meanwhile, in the women's section, top seed Zhu Jiner secured a crucial win against Divya Deshmukh, while Anna Muzychuk claimed her first victory.
Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov stunned joint leader Fabiano Caruana in Cyprus, showcasing a dominant offensive. The youngest participant now leads with 3.5 points, potentially setting up a one-sided Candidates tournament. Meanwhile, in the women's section, top seed Zhu Jiner secured a crucial win against Divya Deshmukh, while Anna Muzychuk claimed her first victory.
