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Javokhir Sindarov earns world chess title shot with stunning Candidates win

Javokhir Sindarov won the Candidates tournament on Tuesday, securing a world chess title shot against India's Gukesh this fall. The 20-year-old Uzbek grandmaster clinched victory with a draw against Anish Giri, finishing with 9½ points. This match marks a significant moment as both competitors will be under 21 for the championship.

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