Javokhir Sindarov, a 20-year-old Uzbek chess sensation, has secured the World Championship challenger spot, setting up a historic match against reigning world champion D Gukesh later this year.
Sindarov's dominance in the Candidates tournament was complete, with the highest number of wins in the current format. He will face Gukesh in the youngest-ever World Championship match in history.
In the Women's Candidates, Vaishali R and Bibisara Assaubayeva are tied for the top spot with one round remaining, setting up a thrilling finale.
Sindarov's performance has shot him up to world No 5 in the live ratings, while Vaishali's chances of becoming the first Indian woman to win the World Championship are still alive.
