Concrete by Nature: Sindarov's path to the crown

Javokhir Sindarov (Uzbekistan)

* Date of birth: December 8, 2005 (20 years old)

* GM age: 12 years, 10 months old

* Ranking: World Cup Champion

* Maximum ELO rating: 2745

* Perfil: Dynamic and aggressive.

The spark of precocity: A prodigy in action.

This game was played in 2016, so Sindarov was only eleven years old.

The leap to the elite: The consecration at the 44th Olympiad

Sindarov was, of course, well-known in the chess world; many referred to him as a child prodigy. However, after winning the Olympiad, his reputation grew, and the world began to recognize the new Uzbek generation.

A concrete player and an excellent calculator

Kurash Grip: Sindarov's Technique

Despite being a very dynamic player with a clear interest in positions with initiative, Sindarov shows a high technical level in simple positions.

One extra point

Although I haven't conducted a statistical study to prove my point, while studying Sindarov's games, I noticed that he wins many games with Black. What reinforced my suspicion and prompted me to share this with you was that, after completing my research, I reviewed his most recent tournament, and what I saw makes me think I might be right.

Conclusion

The selection shown proves that Sindarov is an excellent candidate for the crown. He can play in different types of positions and is capable of winning with both colors. In the World Cup he also showed that he can handle himself well under pressure. I'm particularly interested in seeing him in action.