Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan has qualified to face India's Dommaraju Gukesh in a world championship challenge. This pairing highlights the growing influence of Asian talent in high-level chess.

Javokhir Sindarov, of Uzbekistan, has earned the right to challenge India's Dommaraju Gukesh for the world title. Both men are under 21 and from Asia, underlining the shift in the demographics of top level chess.