In the final of the FIDE World Cup 2025 in Goa city of India, Javokhir Sindarov defeated Wei Yi to claim the title of tournament champion.
Championship Prize: $120,000.
Most importantly, Javokhir officially secured a place in the 2026 Candidates Tournament.
Javokhir Sindarov has made history by becoming the youngest champion ever to win the FIDE World Cup! He achieved this success at the age of 19!
For reference, Rustam Kasimdjanov also won the World Cup 21 years ago.
Talented athletes from Uzbekistan have written new history at the 2025 Chess World Cup tournament, which is being held in Goa, India.In the quarter-final stage, both Nodirbek Yakubbaev and Javokhir Sindarov defeated their opponents to advance to the semifinals.
The members of the Council of Elders of the Organization of Turkic States congratulated the young men of Uzbekistan who became winners at the 44th Chess Olympiad on the historic victory.
