Wei Yi, Sindarov Javokhir the new Candidates
While 19-year-old Sindarov defeated childhood friend Yakubboev Nodirbek in an all-Uzbekistan semifinal by snatching an early lead, the battle between Russia No. 2 Andrey Esipenko and world rapid No. 4 Wei was a contest of blunders, won by the “lucky” Chinese GM.
While 19-year-old Sindarov defeated childhood friend Yakubboev Nodirbek in an all-Uzbekistan semifinal by snatching an early lead, the battle between Russia No. 2 Andrey Esipenko and world rapid No. 4 Wei was a contest of blunders, won by the “lucky” Chinese GM.
