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Sindarov on verge of confirming Gukesh showdown as Vaishali's Round 12 loss leaves Women's Candidates wide open
Published on: April 13, 2026, 1:12 a.m. | Source: Firstpost
Javokhir Sindarov continues to lead by two points in the 'Open' category of the 2026 Fide Candidates in Cyprus after his draw in Round 12. And with just two more rounds to go, the Uzbekistani GM is on the verge of confirming his World Championship showdown with Gukesh.
