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Javokhir Sindarov didn't allow Magnus Carlsen to make any inroads. (GCL Photo)

Javokhir Sindarov earns Magnus Carlsen's respect before Gukesh clash

September 08, 2026 10:52 am

Holding the World No. 1 to a solid draw, Uzbek star Javokhir Sindarov earned glowing praise from Magnus Carlsen, who also revealed how an accidental online misclick shaped his opening strategy.

Despite having visited Nepal only twice, Giri feels a deep connection to the country through his father.

Chess for a cause: Anish Giri hosts charity stream for Nepal flood victims

September 08, 2026 2:51 pm

Anish Giri initially wanted to do something more organised on a larger scale, but after his father suggested that immediate help was more important, he turned to his chess stream.

Javokhir Sindarov of American Gambits faces Viswanathan Anand of PBG Alaskan Knights. (GCL Photo)

GCL 2026: Sindarov beats Vishy Anand as Fyers American Gambits dominate opening day

September 06, 2026 1:09 am

The day belonged to Fyers American Gambits, who thrashed both PBG Alaskan Knights and Triveni Continental Kings to register two dominant wins on the opening day.

In 2024, against Ding Liren, Gukesh was at his peak. Two years later, Gukesh is the one in deep water and his challenger Javokhir Sindarov looks better every tournament he plays. (Photo: Petr Vrabec via Prague International Chess Festival.)

Anand on Gukesh's World Championship defence: 'World just not bending like it used to'

September 05, 2026 10:12 pm

The five-time champion draws on his own 20s to explain a slump he says can't be fixed, only outlasted

The Global Chess League season 4 will take place in Bengaluru from September 5 to 13. (Credit: GCL)

Global Chess League 2026: Full schedule, squads, format, live streaming - all you need to know

September 03, 2026 5:22 pm

Check squad, schedule, format, time control, live streaming info and all you need to know ahead of Global Chess League 2026.

Narendra Modi gifted the original handwritten scoresheet of Javokhir Sindarov from the 2025 FIDE World Cup final as a unique memento to Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. (Express Photo and AP)

PM Modi gifts Javokhir Sindarov’s World Cup scoresheet to Uzbek president

September 02, 2026 12:54 am

Sindarov had won the World Cup in Goa in November last year, which earned him a spot in the Candidates tournament, which he also went on to win to secure a shot at the World Championship crown against India’s D Gukesh.