Kasparov: Sindarov Victory Over Gukesh Could Lure Carlsen Back to World Championship
Former world chess champion Garry Kasparov has stated that Uzbek prodigy Javokhir Sindarov appears more impressive than current world champion D. Gukesh based on recent form. Speaking in an interview, Kasparov highlighted Sindarov's exceptional performance in winning the Candidates tournament in Cyprus without a single loss. He noted Sindarov's superior timing, move quality, and ability to handle pressure, labeling him the clear favorite despite Gukesh's mental resilience and match experience. Kasparov emphasized that while Gukesh is stable and experienced, Sindarov represents a meteoric rise in the elite circuit. Crucially, Kasparov suggested that if Sindarov defeats the 19-year-old Gukesh in the upcoming World Chess Championship, it could create an opportunity to bring Magnus Carlsen back into the championship cycle. Carlsen, who relinquished his title in 2022, remains the strongest player at age 35. Kasparov expressed a strong desire to see a potential match between Sindarov and Carlsen, believing the former world champion might be tempted to return if a new, dynamic challenger like Sindarov emerges victorious.
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Kasparov: Sindarov Victory Over Gukesh Could Lure Carlsen Back to World Championship
Former world chess champion Garry Kasparov has stated that Uzbek prodigy Javokhir Sindarov appears more impressive than current world champion D. Gukesh based on recent form. Speaking in an interview, Kasparov highlighted Sindarov's exceptional performance in winning the Candidates tournament in Cyprus without a single loss. He noted Sindarov's superior timing, move quality, and ability to handle pressure, labeling him the clear favorite despite Gukesh's mental resilience and match experience. Kasparov emphasized that while Gukesh is stable and experienced, Sindarov represents a meteoric rise in the elite circuit. Crucially, Kasparov suggested that if Sindarov defeats the 19-year-old Gukesh in the upcoming World Chess Championship, it could create an opportunity to bring Magnus Carlsen back into the championship cycle. Carlsen, who relinquished his title in 2022, remains the strongest player at age 35. Kasparov expressed a strong desire to see a potential match between Sindarov and Carlsen, believing the former world champion might be tempted to return if a new, dynamic challenger like Sindarov emerges victorious.
The Indian Express