- Javokhir Sindarov secured the title after a tense tiebreak match lasting only two games, earning a place in the history books as the youngest FIDE World Cup Champion.
"VAN" (Sports Desk - 27.11.2025) :: The final day of the FIDE World Cup arrived with all the ingredients for a dramatic finish. What began on November 1st with 206 players had now narrowed to just two: Chinese Number 1 Wei Yi and Uzbek star Javokhir Sindarov. Both had endured long, difficult paths to reach this stage, and after two classical draws, they carried the battle into tiebreaks. With both players exceptional in rapid and blitz throughout the event, there was no clear favourite.
With his 2–0 classical victory over Nodirbek Yakubboev, Andrey Esipenko secured third place and qualification to the Candidates, leaving only one board on the stage today. All attention shifted to the final match, a fitting conclusion to an almost month-long marathon. The ceremonial first move was made by GM Dibyendu Barua, Vice President of the All India Chess Federation and the second Indian player after Viswanathan Anand to earn the grandmaster title.
While the tiebreaks took center stage, the atmosphere in the hall reflected the significance of the moment. Preparations for the closing ceremony had begun early in the morning, with a stage set up along the side of the hall. Outside, tables were arranged poolside for the gala-style dinner that would bring the month-long event to an elegant close. But before the celebrations begin, let’s take a look at how the games unfolded today.
Final tiebreak result:
Wei Yi ½ – 1 ½ Javokhir Sindarov
Wei Yi (2752) vs Javokhir Sindarov (2721)
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