Javokhir Sindarov leads Candidates tournament after defeating Fabiano Caruana

Uzbek grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov, 21, leads the Candidates tournament with an impressive score of 3.5/4 after defeating world No 3 Fabiano Caruana. This performance marks the fastest start in the tournament's double-round format. Sindarov is now positioned as a strong contender for the 2026 Candidates and a future world championship challenge.

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