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news Dw English 2026-04-17

Uzbekistani Chess Star Challenges Indian World Champion

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.

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