Based on the performance chart, Sindarov has thoroughly out played his opponents. The end of this tournament must be a great sense of relief to those not named Sindarov. Round 14, Sindarov drew his game with Wei. Sindarov will challenge for the world chess championship. The world championship match is confirmed for 2026 and will follow the standard FIDE World Championship format (best of 12 games, with rapid/blitz tiebreaks if needed).
Every move, position, round, tournament, player has a story and a song. For most of the player the song is "The End" by the Doors
This is the end
Beautiful friend
This is the end
My only friend, the end
Of our elaborate plans, the end
Of everything that stands, the end
No safety or surprise, the end
I'll never look into your eyes again
Sindarov, how he won this tournament is very impressive. Its the quality of his moves. He steps up the pressure on the opponent. Impressive. Sindarov out prepared Nakamura, and Caruana. It was amazing how it all worked together. Caruana confidence was broken after round 4 loss to Sindarov. Sinarov eager to play. Amazing Meteoric rise. Sindarov will be clear favorite against Gukesh in world Chess Championship match.
