Grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov prepares for world championship at Cap St Georges

Uzbek chess grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov has returned to the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort in Paphos, Cyprus, to undergo final preparations for the upcoming FIDE World Championship Match 2026. Sindarov, currently ranked number four in the world with a FIDE rating of 2778, is set to challenge the reigning world champion, Gukesh D. of India, for the global title. The championship match is scheduled to take place in Geneva, Switzerland, from November 22 to December 12, 2026.

The 20-year-old chess player’s return to the resort is considered significant, as he previously secured victory at the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 at the same location. During that tournament, he finished undefeated with 10 points out of 14 games, marking one of the highest performances in the modern era of the event. To honor this achievement, the resort dedicated a suite in his name, where he resided during an extended stay from October 5 to October 21, 2026, while finalizing his strategy. He now looks toward the Geneva match as the most important challenge of his professional career.