Sindarov Returns to Tournaments: Uzbekistan National Team to Compete at World Championships in Hong Kong

Uzbekistan's chess prodigy, Javokhir Sindarov, is set to represent his nation at the FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship in Hong Kong from June 17-21. Sindarov, who secured a decisive victory at the 2026 Candidates Tournament, is considered a strong contender for the world chess crown.

His preparation and training are backed by the National Bank of Uzbekistan. Sindarov has maintained impressive form throughout the season, following his Candidates Tournament win with a shared third-place finish at the Super Chess Classic Romania in May. His performance has propelled him to a record-breaking fourth place in the latest FIDE world rankings, with 2777 points.

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The 20-year-old grandmaster continued his successful run of the season: in May, he shared third place at the Super Chess Classic Romania in Bucharest, scoring 5 points out of 9.

Sindarov opted out of the recent UzChess Cup in Tashkent, allowing himself a break after a demanding schedule. During this period, he also attended the Norway Chess Women's Championship in Oslo to support Bibisara Asaubayeva, who also won her tournament ahead of schedule. Now, he returns to competitive play as a key member of the Uzbekistan national team, recognized as one of the strongest participants in the upcoming championship.

The FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship, now in its fourth iteration, will be held in East Asia for the first time. The tournament's distinctive format includes not only national teams but also teams representing clubs, companies, and academies. Each match requires six players, with a mandatory inclusion of at least one female player and one amateur player (rated below 2000 FIDE) who must be distinct individuals. Approximately 48 teams and nearly 400 players are expected to compete, with the inaugural World Amateur Team Cup also taking place, bringing the total number of participants to over 800.

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In the June FIDE rating list, the Uzbek player rose to a record-breaking fourth place in the world rankings with 2777 points.