Uzbekistan Celebrates Record Chess Olympiad Win as Sindarov Prepares for World Title Match in Geneva

Uzbekistan has triumphed at the largest Chess Olympiad ever held, securing the title on its home turf. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev praised the players as the heroes of New Uzbekistan and referred to them as a golden generation, emphasizing their victories against reigning champions India, China, and the world’s top-ranked team, the United States. Additionally, Mirziyoyev introduced a new presidential decree aimed at fostering chess development to ensure future achievements. This success was further validated by FIDE, which recognized the Chess Federation of Uzbekistan as the best federation of 2026, reflecting a government-supported ascent. Javokhir Sindarov, aged 20, was honored as the Best Male Player and is set to compete against Gukesh Dommaraju for the world title in Geneva, marking a historic youngest World Championship match. The article was produced by an advertising partner, with photography credited to Michal Walusza/FIDE.