"Javokhir Sindarov won his sixth match at the Candidates tournament, bringing his total to an unbeaten eight points out of ten, leading Anish Giri by two points."
"Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu prepared a complex defense against the Queen's Gambit but blundered at move 22, allowing Sindarov to gain a queen and several pawns."
"Anish Giri established himself as Sindarov's main rival by defeating Fabiano Caruana with a brilliant finish, showcasing an exquisite sequence leading to checkmate."
"In the women's Candidates, Vaishali Rameshbabu leads outright with six points, having recovered from a minus score just three rounds earlier."
Javokhir Sindarov, a 20-year-old Uzbek grandmaster, has extended his lead at the Candidates tournament in Cyprus, achieving an unbeaten eight points out of ten rounds. He won his sixth match against India's Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu, who blundered during the game. Anish Giri, the Netherlands No 1, is Sindarov's closest competitor with six points after defeating Fabiano Caruana. The upcoming round 13 will see Sindarov face Giri, which could be a decisive match for the championship. In the women's Candidates, Vaishali Rameshbabu leads with six points after a remarkable comeback.
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