"I am very happy to finish this tournament with a win. It was the hardest week in my life. I even slept really bad the last few days."
"I do not want to think a lot about the upcoming World Championship match right now. I know it will be a very hard match."
"Gukesh has an experience of playing at this level. But I have a very good team. I have a lot to work on, and I will work a lot for this and take my chances."
Javokhir Sindarov won the Candidates Tournament with a round to spare, drawing with Anish Giri. He finished with 9.5 points, ahead of Giri's 7.5. Sindarov's performance included six wins and no losses. He expressed happiness about his victory but acknowledged the upcoming World Championship match against Gukesh will be challenging. The tournament was seen as a last chance for veteran players, but they did not pose a serious threat. A date and venue for the championship match are still pending.
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