Men's Top 100 · #11
Javokhir Sindarov
UZB
Sindarov, Javokhir is ranked #11 in FIDE open with a rating of 2745. Uzbek GM who broke into the world top-15 while still a teenager, part of the extraordinary generation reshaping Central Asian chess.
FIDE Rating
2745
World Rank
#11
Federation
UZB
Age
21 (2005)
About Javokhir Sindarov
Javokhir Sindarov is currently ranked #11 in the world FIDE classical chess rankings with a rating of 2745 , representing UZB. Born in 2005, Javokhir Sindarov is 21 years old.
Sindarov, Javokhir is ranked #11 in FIDE open with a rating of 2745. Uzbek GM who broke into the world top-15 while still a teenager, part of the extraordinary generation reshaping Central Asian chess.
The classical FIDE rating of 2745 is calculated from over-the-board tournament games played in FIDE-rated events. Ratings are updated monthly on the FIDE rating list. A rating above 2700 is widely considered the threshold for super-grandmaster status, placing Javokhir Sindarov among the strongest players in the world.
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Classical Rating
2745
FIDE list
World Rank
#11
Open list
Federation
UZB
FIDE registered
Data as of April 2026. Ratings update on the 1st of each month.
Career Highlights
- Finished 2nd at Tata Steel Chess 2026 (8.5/13, 2833 performance rating)
- Uzbekistan's representative alongside Abdusattorov at Tata Steel 2026
- Grandmaster title earned at 14 — part of Uzbekistan's elite youth program
- Part of the Uzbek generation: same program that produced Abdusattorov (World Rapid Champion 2021)
- One of the youngest players in the 2026 Open Candidates field
Javokhir Sindarov at Candidates 2026
Full career profile →Sindarov arrives at the 2026 Candidates carrying the most recent elite form of any player in the field. His 8.5/13 at Tata Steel 2026 — a 2833 performance rating, finishing only one point behind Abdusattorov — was not a surprise to those who have followed Uzbek chess closely, but it announced his arrival to the wider world unmistakably.
What makes Sindarov specifically dangerous in a round-robin Candidates format is his lack of psychological debt to any opponent. He has nothing to prove by drawing. He will push for wins against Caruana, Nakamura, and Giri with the same attacking intent he brings against lower-rated opponents. The absence of deference is one of the most valuable qualities a young player can carry into a Candidates.
His playing style reflects the Uzbek chess school: aggressive piece development, active play from move one, and a preference for positions with imbalanced pawn structures. He is comfortable in sharp theoretical battles and has shown the ability to outprepare much more experienced opponents in their own favourite lines.
Sindarov and Abdusattorov finishing first and second at Tata Steel 2026 was not a coincidence — it reflected the depth and quality of the Uzbekistan national chess program, which provides systematic training, team preparation, and institutional support that rivals any national chess infrastructure in the world.
For Sindarov personally, the 2026 Candidates is simultaneously his biggest achievement to date and the baseline for the career ahead. At 20, he has the time and talent to compete in multiple future World Championship cycles. How he handles the unique pressure of a 14-round elite event over three weeks will shape his development for years to come.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Sindarov's most impressive recent result? ▾
Sindarov finished 2nd at Tata Steel Chess 2026 with 8.5/13, posting a 2833 performance rating. Uzbekistan's Abdusattorov won the tournament, making it the first time two players from the same country finished 1st and 2nd at Tata Steel in its modern history.
How does Sindarov's age compare to others in the 2026 Candidates? ▾
Born May 11, 2005, Sindarov will be 20 during the tournament — making him one of the two or three youngest players in the Open field, alongside Praggnanandhaa.
What is the Uzbek chess program that produced Sindarov? ▾
Uzbekistan's national chess infrastructure provides systematic training, team preparation, and state support that has produced Nodirbek Abdusattorov (World Rapid Champion 2021), Nodirbek Yakubboev, and now Sindarov.
What is Sindarov's playing style? ▾
Sindarov plays aggressive, active chess from move one. He favours imbalanced pawn structures, sharp theoretical battles, and positions where piece activity and calculation depth determine the outcome. He plays for the full point regardless of opponent rating.
Has Sindarov competed at this level before? ▾
The 2026 Candidates is Sindarov's first appearance at this level, though his Tata Steel 2026 result showed he is already capable of competing with the world's best over a full elite tournament schedule.
What country does Sindarov represent? ▾
Sindarov represents Uzbekistan, a country that has transformed into one of the most dynamic forces in modern chess through systematic investment in chess training from a young age.
When did Sindarov become a Grandmaster? ▾
Javokhir Sindarov earned the Grandmaster title in 2019 at age 14 — one of the fastest paths to the GM title in chess history.
How does Sindarov compare to his compatriot Abdusattorov? ▾
Abdusattorov is the more established player — World Rapid Champion 2021, world top-5, and a multiple supertournament winner. Sindarov is seen as his successor: younger, still developing, but already capable of matching him in head-to-head elite play as the Tata Steel 2026 standings showed.
What is Sindarov's opening repertoire? ▾
Sindarov plays aggressive systems: sharp Sicilian structures, double-edged Queen's Gambit variations, and opening choices designed to create imbalances from the very first moves. He avoids the symmetrical, equalising lines that would reduce his tactical opportunities.
What is the key challenge for Sindarov at the 2026 Candidates compared to Tata Steel? ▾
The Candidates is 14 rounds versus Tata Steel's 13, and the psychological weight is higher — every game matters more because the stakes are a World Championship match. Managing preparation depth, energy, and psychological resilience across three weeks is the specific challenge Sindarov faces in his first Candidates.
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