Chess World Cup: Javokhir Sindarov first Uzbek to win crown
Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov achieved a remarkable World Cup victory, overcoming a past 'Mate in One' blunder. He defeated higher-ranked Wei Yi in a tiebreaker, securing the Viswanathan Anand Cup and becoming the lowest seed ever to win the title. This triumph also marks his historic qualification for the Candidates tournament, a career highlight.
Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov achieved a remarkable World Cup victory, overcoming a past 'Mate in One' blunder. He defeated higher-ranked Wei Yi in a tiebreaker, securing the Viswanathan Anand Cup and becoming the lowest seed ever to win the title. This triumph also marks his historic qualification for the Candidates tournament, a career highlight.
