Garry Kasparov Predicts 'Big Future' For D Gukesh's World Championship Opponent Javokhir Sindarov

Russian chess great Garry Kasparov has heaped praise on rising Uzbek star Javokhir Sindarov after the teenager’s remarkable triumph at the FIDE Candidates…

Russian chess great Garry Kasparov has heaped praise on rising Uzbek star Javokhir Sindarov after the teenager’s remarkable triumph at the FIDE Candidates 2026 secured him a place in the World Championship match against reigning champion D Gukesh.

Speaking during the Super Chess Classic Romania 2026, Kasparov described Sindarov’s Candidates campaign as an almost perfect blend of composure, precision and speed. The former world champion said the Uzbek prodigy impressed him not only with his quick decision-making, but also with the consistently high quality of his moves under pressure.