Chess-Sindarov focuses on preparation over predictions ahead of Gukesh title clash

Chess - Grand Masters compete in Diving Chess Competition - Silo Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa - December 4, 2025 Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov in action against Hans Niemann of the U.S. REUTERS/Esa Alexander TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

BENGALURU, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Javokhir Sindarov says ⁠he is preparing for the strongest version of world champion Gukesh Dommaraju rather than reading into recent results as ⁠the Uzbek prodigy gears up for the youngest World Chess Championship match in history.

The 20-year-old secured a shot at ‌the crown by winning this year's Candidates Tournament, adding to the World Cup title he captured earlier in the season and cementing his place among a new generation reshaping elite chess.