Nineteen-year-old Javokhir Sindarov beat Wei Yi in rapid tiebreaks to become the youngest FIDE World Cup champion
By Staff Writer
27 Nov 2025
Nineteen-year-old Uzbek grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov defeated Wei Yi in rapid tiebreaks to win the 2025 FIDE World Cup in Goa. He became the youngest-ever champion, earned $120,000, and qualified for the 2026 Candidates Tournament.
