Nodirbek Abdusattorov shared his opinion on the FIDE World Championship 2026. Abdusattorov believes that the match odds are 80-20 in favor of Javokhir Sindarov. Nodirbek says that he will train Sindarov for the match. Abdusattorov spoke about it in an interview with the Lolazor Podcast and Xushnudbek Xudoyberdiyev.

Nodirbek Abdusattorov

Nodirbek Abdusattorov

World's No. 5

“[Question: Will you help prepare Javokhir for the World Championship match?]

Yes, of course. I fly out in early October. I’m not sure I can say where, but there we’ll work together. I’ll be at his side for a week, training with him for the match.

[Question: How do you rate his chances?]

In my personal opinion, it’s 80-20 in favor of Javokhir.”

The FIDE World Championship 2026 is the crowning match to determine the World Champion. Match features defending Champion Gukesh Dommaraju and Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov, the winner of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026. The match will take place in Geneva, Switzerland from November 25 to December 15.

Credit: Michal Walusza / FIDE