""He just thought one hour and played the wrong move," Sindarov said afterward. "And after this I take this advantage and played very well, in my opinion.""
""I think he can play any type of position and he's just very, very talented," Carlsen said. "My wife asked me the other day what's going on with Sindarov's performance. She asked 'Have you ever done anything like that?' And I was like, 'Yeah, thanks for asking, but not really.'""
Javokhir Sindarov has made a remarkable impact at the 2026 Candidates Tournament, tying the world's second-ranked player Hikaru Nakamura in a challenging match. Sindarov's strategic play forced Nakamura into a lengthy contemplation, leading to a mistake. With five wins and three draws, Sindarov has yet to lose, establishing a two-point lead going into the ninth round. His debut performance has been exceptional, defeating three higher-ranked players and garnering praise from Magnus Carlsen, who acknowledges Sindarov's talent and versatility in chess.
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