Exclusive | 'Not a surprise': Dutch No. 1 Giri on Divya-Sindarov WC wins

Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov, at 19, became the youngest FIDE World Cup champion, mirroring India's Divya Deshmukh, also 19, who achieved the same feat in the Women's World Cup. While both were lower seeds, Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri suggests their wins are coincidental, attributing them to the unpredictable nature of short match formats rather than a hidden trend among top players.

Nov 28, 2025 - 16:10
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Exclusive | 'Not a surprise': Dutch No. 1 Giri on Divya-Sindarov WC wins
Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov, at 19, became the youngest FIDE World Cup champion, mirroring India's Divya Deshmukh, also 19, who achieved the same feat in the Women's World Cup. While both were lower seeds, Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri suggests their wins are coincidental, attributing them to the unpredictable nature of short match formats rather than a hidden trend among top players.

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