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Niemann Predicts Sindarov Will Maintain Candidates Lead, Setting Up 'Crazy' Gukesh Matchup
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Niemann: Sindarov Unlikely to Lose Candidates Lead, Set for 'Crazy' Gukesh Showdown
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06-04-2026, 05:00
Niemann: Sindarov Unlikely to Lose Candidates Lead, Set for 'Crazy' Gukesh Showdown
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Javokhir Sindarov leads the FIDE Candidates tournament in Cyprus with five wins in seven rounds, including four consecutive victories.
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American GM Hans Niemann believes Sindarov is unlikely to relinquish his 1.5-point lead over Fabiano Caruana.
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Niemann anticipates a "crazy" World Championship match between Sindarov and reigning champion D Gukesh, both around 19 years old.
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Sindarov maintained his lead despite a draw against Anish Giri, with Caruana in second place.
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R Praggnanandhaa, the sole Indian in the 'Open' section, will face Giri after the rest day.
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