GM Bibisara Assaubayeva shared a photo in here Telegram with GM Javokhir Sindarov from an elevator at the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 venue, hinting at a relationship between the two players. The post drew attention online as both players are competing in the event in Pegeia, Cyprus.

The FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 runs from March 28 to April 16 at the Cap St Georges Hotel and Resort in Pegeia, Cyprus. By round 10 Sindarov leads the event with 8/10 points. Assaubayeva sits in 5th place with 5/10 points.

Photo: Bibisara Assaubayeva / Telegram